Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. launched the new Roadmaster RM230 WH, an all-position waste-haul tire available in size 315/80R22.5 with load range L.
“We designed this tire specifically with the steer position in mind, since the life expectancy for many steer tires on sanitation trucks is often gauged in months, not miles,” said Gary Schroeder, Cooper’s director of commercial vehicle and OEM sales. “For sanitation operators, tires are often the biggest expense, surpassing even fuel in some severe applications. We are confident that customers will see the RM230 WH as an industry leader for this application when the big picture of life expectancy, affordable price and retreadability is considered.”
The Roadmaster RM230 WH is an inch wider than its predecessor, with a 20% larger footprint than any previous Roadmaster waste-haul tire, helping to evenly distribute weight to enhance tread life, according to Cooper.
The RM230 WH also features a stone protector ledge in the center groove of the tire to help guard against stone penetration. The tire’s four-rib design gives it excellent traction, and the RM230 WH is made of a new wear-resistant tread compound designed for waste hauling fleets, the tiremaker added.
The RM230 WH’s warranty offers two retreads within six years, according to Cooper, which added the tire features a high-tensile strength four-belt package to aid in retreadability.
