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How does tire design address the trade-off between efficiency and durability in products for regional haul applications? Keller: In the case of regional tires, in order to ensure that they [...]

'Fleets want the best of both worlds, so the latest features and technologies being designed in new drive tires are providing industry-leading mileage and even wear,' says Sharon Cowart, director [...]

Tires are increasingly being made to fit specific applications, and fleet managers should take notice when spec'ing new tires--there's a lot to take in. Matthew Hanchana, sales technical service senior [...]

Last year was a big one for Zonar. In October, Continental purchased a majority stake in the fleet management technology provider. Then in December, the company announced Ian McKerlich as [...]

A truck without tires is going nowhere, and a fleet without an effective method of handling tires isn't far behind. The price of tires- as well as the crippling downtime [...]

For many years, tire manufacturers have been promoting the fuel-saving potential of their low rolling resistance products. Their claims, based on sound research, indicate that tire rolling resistance accounts for [...]

Fleet managers know all too well that tires are often one of their biggest expenses. Working with a trusted tire dealer can help fleets manage costs by obtaining quality products [...]

The article focuses on several aspects of retreading of truck tires. It mentions that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute surveyed several scrap commercial tire debris and tire casing, and found that road hazards and poor maintenance were the primary causes of tire failure. It also mentions about Bridgestone's IntelliTire tire telematics system.

1. Cooper Tire releases new Roadmaster steer tire Cooper Tire has introduced the Roadmaster RM832 EM steer tire. The new tire is SmartWay verified and blends fuel efficiency with long [...]

One such system is Tire Pilot Plus, a tire pressure management system (TPMS) from SAF-Holland, Released in 2018, Tire Pilot Plus is engineered to specifically work with SAF's CBX and [...]

As record-high fuel prices continue to impact the bottom lines of all types of trucking operations, fleet managers are taking a much closer look at all of the factors that [...]

What if I told you your tire tread defines more than just the traction and rolling resistance of your tires? Tread patterns affect all kinds of performance criteria for your [...]

This tire inflator from Martins Industries stops automatically at the desired preset pressure to ensure pinpoint accuracy in your inflation of tires. Its lithium-ion battery allows for 500 inflation cycles [...]

Reading your tires is like reading a book. Your first indication that something is amiss can all be found in its pages - the tread. 'The tire will tell you [...]

King's Tire Service, in Bluefield, W.Va., employs 150 experienced tire personnel at eight locations in West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. After successfully selling commercial truck, OTR, passenger and light truck [...]

Penske Truck Leasing and American Tire Distributors (ATD), an independent supplier of tires to the replacement tire market, have teamed up to introduce Daimler's Fuso eCanter electric truck to Southern [...]

Tire manufacturers are constantly exploring ways to make the retread process more cost-effective while increasing productivity. At Bandag, the business of Bridgestone dedicated to retreading, this starts by introducing each [...]

The title of this article says it all. If you're not using SmartWay tires, you should be. The savings received in the right application will offset any premium you might [...]

Bridgestone's IntelliTire tire telematics system is the evolution of the manufacturer's tire data platform for its casings and a companion to the Bandag Alliance System (BASys), which tracks and reports [...]

The Western Star 4700 set-back (SB) all-wheel drive (AWD) 6x6 and 4x4 trucks can now be spec'd with an 18,000-lb. front drive axle, the company announced. The company says that [...]

Let's take a look at four areas in which change is taking place in the commercial tire industry: consolidation among freight carriers, government regulations, final mile delivery and electric trucks. [...]

'The more you see them, the fewer problems you'll experience,' says Walt Weller, vice president of sales at Double Coin Tire, the exclusive distributor of Double Coin products in North [...]

Yokohama Tire Corp. announced that it will implement a price increase of up to 4% on all of its commercial and off-the-road (OTR) tires sold in the U.S., effective Sept. [...]

The article presents views of tire makers to weigh in on the tire designs and compounds that can help fleets save fuel. Topics discussed include comments from Roger Best of Bridgestone Tires, recommending fleet managers to establish a benchmark for tire management program, tread compounding and comments from Brian Buckham of Goodyear, regarding truck tire rolling resistance.

The article discusses the avoidance of tire-related Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) violations. It mentions several measures for avoiding tread depth violations such as the implementation of a comprehensive maintenance program, tire inspections before every trip and use of fleet management software to monitor tire wear, the impact of the CSA on the proactiveness and vigilance of fleet companies with regard to tire maintenance and some available options for tire management and service.

The article focuses on the scrap tire analysis process which forms part of the tire management of a fleet company. It discusses the process involved in analyzing tires which includes the breakdown into operational performance and out-of-service issues, the development of a data plot that outlines and catalogues tire findings and the dependence of the organization of the scrap tire analysis on the software application used by the fleet.

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has introduced the new Cooper Severe Series Mixed Service Drive (MSD), the latest product in its Severe Series. It is a deep 32/32nds tire that [...]

Martins Industries, a tire equipment manufacturer, launched a new mobile impact wrench support stand designed to reduce fatigue normally associated with repeatedly lifting and torquing an impact wrench. The new [...]

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added three new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is made for drop deck and spread axle trailers. The tire is now [...]

Summer is peak hauling season. Fleets must identify and address truck issues now before they interrupt operations, causing missed deadlines and delivery dates. Where does that process start? With tires. [...]

Optronics adds new surface-mount LED scene light Optronics International has introduced the new UCL41 Series Scene Light. Optronics says that the new lamp is the first of a new style [...]

GCR Tires and Service, a commercial tire and service network operated by Bridgestone Americas, announced the launch of its Commercial Truck Tire Finder, a digital tool that allows customers to [...]

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. recently announced the launch of Cooper brand truck tires. Cooper tires are offered in three series based on application: Pro Series for long-haul, Work Series [...]

New commercial tire designs and models are regularly introduced into the marketplace. Tire manufacturers are continually developing innovative tire brands utilizing the latest in material technology and tire design. Some [...]

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has announced its new Roadmaster Fleet Service Network, offering 24/7 emergency roadside tire replacement and repair for eligible commercial trucking fleets that are part of [...]

The Tire & Rim Association, along with all tire manufacturers, publish online and in their respective engineering publications several very important tables showing the relationships between load, inflation and speed. [...]

Michelin introduces Defender LTX MIS lor light-, medium-duty trucks The Defender LTX series is made for light-and medium-duty trucks, and Michelin explained that they are suited to handle all seasons [...]

The rollout of TirePass, Love's Travel Stops' full-service tire inflation system, is complete, and the system is now available at more than 200 locations. The technology in TirePass is built [...]

Toyo Tire USA Corp. introduced the new Toyo M149 super single for regional to urban use on commercial trucks. This all-position super single tire is designed to deliver superior wear [...]

Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced the launch of Michelin Tire Care, a fully digital, nationwide fleet tire monitoring program. This new monitoring program is overseen by trained Michelin Commercial Service [...]

AME International now offers the Torque Fin, a torque wrench-stabilizing accessory for commercial fleet tire service. The Torque Fin uses its leverage to link to commercial torque wrenches, making it [...]

Commercial truck tires have seen significant price increases in 2017, a major reason being the increase in natural rubber pricing. The percentage of natural rubber used in truck tires is [...]

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced it has added to its Roadmaster commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the RM852(EM), a long-haul, SmartWay-verified drive tire. The RM852(EM) has [...]

Minimizer's Trailer Slick Plate is a self-lubricating polymer plate that attaches to a trailer's upper coupler, eliminating messy grease issues and offering easier maintenance, Minimizer said. Additionally, the tool reduces [...]

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has added two new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 commercial tire line for drop-deck trailers, with the new sizes 11 R22.5 and 295/75R22.5. Designed to [...]

Depending on which industry statistics you find most reliable, somewhere between 85% to 90% of commercial trucking fleets retread their tires at least one time. A retread is approximately 1/3 [...]

The article offers news briefs related to the tire industry. CK Commercial Vehicle Research has completed its 2011 annual fleet study. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) has added a second shift and is also planning to increase production at its Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant based in Cleveland. Meritor Inc. and Pressure Systems International announced that Dorsey Trailer will add Mentor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) as its standard automatic tire inflation option.

The article offers news briefs related to the U.S. truck industry as of November 11, 2011. An event called Back On the Road will be launched in the country in 2012 by Mark Trucks Inc. The company King's Tire Service has employed 150 experienced tire personnel in Virginia. The U.S. Internal Revenue Code of has made a tax deduction of 500,000 dollars for the work trucks.

The article explores the factors and processes considered by tire manufacturers in developing products that cater to the needs of the market in the U.S. According to Guy Walenga of Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNAT), new compounds are a crucial part in creating a position-specific tire tread. Don Baldwin of Michelin North America Inc. said that they try to provide tires that try to reduce fuel costs using more fuel-efficient tread designs and compounds.

The article reports on tire and rubber maker Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc.'s (BSAH) completion of its $1.05 billion cash merger with retreading business Bandag Inc. According to BSAH chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Mark A. Emkes, the combined companies will provide even better service to customers by offering a comprehensive tire maintenance solution, backed by a complete line of new and retread truck tire offerings.