Three of the trucking industry’s major suppliers continue to see lower sales volumes and expect more of the same into 2010, during which slight gains are projected. Engine, tire and truck manufacturers have reported multi-million dollar losses in 2009. Lower housing starts and reduced auto production have taken their toll on Continue Reading

Goodyear testing and tire improvements can help fleets get the most out of their investment, particularly when it comes to steer tires. Though on a tractor-trailer steer tires are a small portion of the overall tire cost, they bear more weight and are subject to more abuse than any other tires. Common problems are scrubbing, uneven Continue Reading

Studying scrap tires can provide excellent insight on how to help prevent future problems. You can choose to examine the tires on your own or work with your local dealer, or consult the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) recommended practice 216B, which details tire failures along with Continue Reading

Keeping tires properly inflated can offer a lengthy list of benefits: Better mileage, less downtime, fewer tire-related maintenance costs and service calls. A number of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) can help keep you on the road. The story below breaks Continue Reading

Continental Tire North America Inc.’s new wide-base trailer tire offers savings in both weight and fuel. The heavy trailer long haul tire is designed to protect against irregular wear, and its advanced compounding and lower rolling resistance improves fuel efficiency. The super single tire Continue Reading

The technology used to improve the durability and fuel-efficiency for new tires is trickling down to retreads, thanks to last year’s record jumps in fuel prices when fleets were looking to reduce costs and maximize treadwear. Despite this new trend, some are resistant to the change, readily admitting retreads Continue Reading

Two more Michelin tires have been added to the EPA SmartWay program, giving the company more SmartWay-certified tires than any other manufacturer, it claims. The two models recently SmartWay certified include Continue Reading

The traction performance of tires is discussed based on vehicle type, climate conditions, vehicle speed, tire inflation and more as it relates to a variety of applications, including racing, aircraft, and Continue Reading

A new trailer tire from Continental Tire North America, Inc., promises double-digit improvement in fuel economy, as well as increased tread depth. Greater tread depth Continue Reading

Maintaining a watchful eye on your fleet’s tires just got easier with the combination of Advanced ID Corp.’s Advanced ID/Pneu-Logic truck probe and Pro Saamya’s TiMaS or Tire-data Management System. Using Bluetooth and wireless RFID technology, data is sent directly Continue Reading