GT Radial Tires Earn SmartWay Verification
Four of Giti Tire (USA) Inc.’s GT Radial brand commercial tires have earned SmartWay verification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The newly verified tires include three regional service tires – GT279, GT688 and GT879 – and one designed for city buses and urban delivery – GT867. “Our company is committed to helping fleets and
Michelin Releases Regional SmartWay-verified Retread
Michelin North Americas launched the new SmartWay-verified Michelin X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread for regional and super-regional applications. The X Multi Energy D retread complements the previously launched X Multi Energy D drive tire and features long mileage, excellent fuel efficiency, scrub resistance in regional applications and Michelin’s inter-locking Matrix Siping for great traction
Michelin Launches New SmartWay-verified Retread
Michelin North America Inc. has launched the SmartWay-verified Michelin X Multi Energy D Pre-Mold retread for regional and superregional applications. Michelin said the retread is guaranteed for a second retread when retreaded on a Michelin casing and comes with inter-locking Matrix Siping for better traction and even wear. The retread also has a dual energy
Vipal Tread Earns SmartWay Verification
Vipal Rubber’s latest cargo vehicle tread in its ECO line, the VT170 ECO, has earned the EPA’s SmartWay verification. The VT170 ECO is recommended for use on drive axles and radial tires that travel on paved roads. With low rolling resistance, the tread generates less heat and less fatigue on the casing. The company said
AcuTread Alliance Group Earns SmartWay Verification for Retread
The AcuTread Alliance Group’s FED 20/32nd Drive Tread received EPA SmartWay verification. “The precision manufacturing process and operational advantages of mold cure retreading are now available in a SmartWay verified drive retread,” said Bob Majewski, technical director of the AcuTread Alliance Group. “AcuTread remanufactured retreads are produced under strict processing guidelines by authorized AcuTread Licensees.”
Hercules Drive Tire Earns SmartWay Verification
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co.’s Ironman I-370 EcoFT drive tire has earned a SmartWay verification. The open shoulder tire features an aggressive tread that delivers long mileage and resists irregular wear. Additionally, the I-370 EcoFT features siped tread blocks for assured traction in almost any weather condition, Hercules said. The Ironman I-370 EcoFT is available
Two Hercules Tires Receive SmartWay Verification
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co.’s H-704 EcoFT premium long haul closed shoulder deep drive tire and Hercules H-902 EcoFT highway all-position tire received EPA SmartWay verification for low rolling resistance. “Our goal is always to heighten the opportunity for sales and profitability for our customers. Having a robust offering of SmartWay verified tires is one
Goodyear Introduces Two Smartway-verified Retread Products
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced two new Smartway-verified wide-base retread products – the G392A SSD UniCircle and G394A SST UniCircle. “These retread products offer many of the same benefits as their new tire counterparts, including lower rolling resistance, which is key to helping fleets lower their fuel costs,” said Brian Buckham, general manager,
Double Coin’s RT600 and RR202 Receive EPA SmartWay Verification
Two of CMA’s Double Coin commercial tires have met the requirements to be Smartway verified – the Double Coin RT600 and RR202. “Double Coin is continually committed to engineering products that help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy,” said Aaron C. Murphy, vice president of CMA. “The SmartWay Technology program is a positive step in
Toyo Adds SmartWay-verified Drive Tire
Toyo Tire USA Corp.’s has added the Toyo M650, a SmartWay-verified drive tire, to its commercial tire line-up. The M650 is designed for regional haul service and higher-torque operating conditions, said Toyo. The design and construction provide excellent traction and even wear while meeting the U.S. EPA standards for low rolling resistance. According to the