Americans Really Downsizing

The Federal Highway Administration reported that Americans drove 1.4 billion miles less in April than they did the year prior, while there was a noted surge in the use of public transport.

By Tire Review Staff
July 9, 2008

Through April, Americans have cut some 20 billion miles from their past behavior, which projects out to a 60 billion decrease for the entire year.

“We’re burning less fuel as energy costs change driving patterns, steer people toward more fuel-efficient vehicles and encourage more to use transit," said the ever vigilant Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said. "Which is exactly why we need a more effective funding source than the gas tax."

More interesting: Sales data from the FHA says midsize SUV sales through May were off 38% vs. the first five months of 2007, while sales of cars reached 57% of all personal vehicle sales.

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Michelin, Hiab USA Partner on Forklift Tires

The OEM tires for the Moffett truck-mounted forklift showcase airless tires from Michelin.

By Christian Hinton
March 22, 2023

Michelin announced a recent partnership with Hiab USA to provide OEM tires for forklift operations. According to Michelin, its new TMF Tweels for both the Moffett M8 NX and Princeton PB 55+ Series forklifts are designed for rough-terrain applications and feature a load capacity of 5,310 lbs. They’re also reversible so they can be used in any of the three-wheel positions. Michelin said its X Tweel TMF tire surrounds obstacles to provide a smooth, comfortable ride and excellent load stability. The new design incorporates an all-terrain tread pattern providing outstanding traction over a variety of surfaces, the company says.