The Province of Manitoba introduced regulations to allow the use of new generation wide-base single tires, effective Feb. 27.
The change in provincial regulations will allow full loads on rigs using wide-base single truck tires on provincial highways that meet national load ratings, according to Jobs and the Economy Minister Kevin Chief and Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Ron Kostyshyn. Known as Roads and Transportation Association of Canada highways, the provincial highways include the Trans-Canada Highway and Centre Port Canada Way.
“These rule changes will mean greater opportunities for companies that rely on tractor trailers for shipping and capitalize on our geographic advantage being at the center of the continent,” said Chief. “This announcement means trucks traveling north from the United States that use the new generation tires can enter Manitoba for destinations like Centre Port Canada.”
New generation wide-base tires offer commercial vehicle owners advantages such as weight-savings, reduced tire recycling waste and lower fuel consumption, among others, according to Manitoba’s government.
“By lifting weight restrictions now placed on single-tire rigs and allowing full weights with either type of tire, these changes provide industry with the flexibility to choose the type of tire suited for their business with minimal impact on our roads and highways,” Kostyshyn said.
