Yokohama Launches Three Commercial Truck Tires at TMC
Yokohama is displaying the all-position 504C and 115R and the urban pick-up/delivery 714R at the 2020 TMC Show.
What Goes Into Truck Tire Performance Validation?
To see the true performance of new commercial tires, Cooper Tire describes how it works with fleets to test its tires in a variety of conditions.
Goodyear Launches New Sizes for Fuel Max RTD
The tire line features three new sizes and the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol.
Yokohama Tire Launches New 114R UWB Regional-Haul Trailer Tire
Yokohama Tire’s latest regional-haul trailer tire – the SmartWay-verified 114R Ultra Wide-Base (UWB) is available now in size 445/50R22.5. An additional size (455/50/22.5) will be offered in Q1 2020.
Hankook TBR Partners with Love’s Travel Stops, Speedco
Some of Hankook Tire’s truck and bus radial products are now available at Love’s Travel Stops, including their Speedco and on-site Love’s Truck Tire Care locations across the country.
Winter Tires on All Axles: Safety Benefits for Medium-Duty Trucks/Construction Vehicles
This year’s winter season is steadily approaching, and now is the time for medium-duty fleet managers to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement.
Michelin Receives 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award
Michelin North America, Inc. received a 2019 SmartWay Excellence award for outstanding environmental performance and leadership, the company recently reported.
Nokian Heavy Tyres Celebrates a Year with No Occupational Accidents Leading to Absence
Nokian Heavy Tyres is celebrating a year without accidents leading to absence. The company says achieving this milestone is the result of goal-oriented work.
Is the Steer Position Safe for Retreads?
Many dealers consider retreads a viable option only for drive and trailer axles, but today, experts recognize the steer axle as also a safe and dependable choice in specific applications.
Technology Helps Today’s Retreads Rival New Tires in Quality and Safety
Many retread tire manufacturers still cite long-standing quality and safety misconceptions as the retread industry’s biggest hurdle, but recent advancements in manufacturing technology are helping tire dealers and fleet managers understand the benefits of retreads, specifically in the commercial trucking sector.
Bridgestone Adds New Ecopia Steer Tire to Fuel-Efficient Commercial Truck Tire Portfolio
Bridgestone has launched the R284 Ecopia tire, a SmartWay-verified steer tire designed for improved fuel economy and enhanced treadwear.
Bridgestone Launches New Bandag Retread for Refuse Applications
Bridgestone Americas has launched a new Bandag BDM3 retread for refuse applications.
