Facebook Leads to New Super Wides from CTA
Using feedback it had received via social media during a pair of major trucking shows, Continental Tire the Americas decided to launch not one, but two super wide medium truck radials. CTA invited truck tire customers to visit its booth at the show, March’s Mid-America Trucking Show, held in Louisville, Ky., and leave feedback on
Latest Fuel-Efficient Drive Tire from Bridgestone
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group (BCSG), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is introducing the new Firestone brand FD695 Plus drive tire. Built for fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage, the new tire is Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-approved. The tire is designed for optimum performance on tandem axle drive tractors in long-haul and regional
Goodyear Adds SwartWay Super Wides
Goodyear has introduced the G392 SSD drive and G394 SST trailer tires, super wides designed for long-haul and regional-haul applications that feature puncture sealing technology. The new tires feature Goodyear’s Fuel Max Technology, and are the first in the industry to offer flat protection, thanks to Goodyear’s exclusive DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like innerliner material that
New Michelin Steer Guarantees 30% Longer Life
With its latest steer axle radial, Michelin North America has laid out a challenge to all comers by guaranteeing 30% greater removal mileage than any competitor.The new Michelin XZA3+ Evertread steer tire is also fuel efficient, as shown by its EPA SmartWay verification, MNA said. MNA claims the new directional tread steer tire “is guaranteed
New Firestone Drive Radial Out
Bridgestone Americas has introduced the Firestone FD695 Plus drive radial tire. The new radial was "built for exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage," Bridgestone said, and is already EPA SmartWay verified and California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant. For both long-haul and regional applications, the Firestone FD695 Plus features a cap/base tread compound, a
CTA Launches Retread System with Exact Conti Brand Copies
As they battle toe-to-toe in the North American truck tire market, major tiremakers have always stressed the importance of tire lifecycle costs. Backing that point, Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin all have their retreading systems, either home grown or acquired. Continental Tire the Americas is taking the lifecycle concept in a new direction, and is plunging
Super Wides Could Be a Super Benefit For Your Fleet Customers
As the cost of diesel fuel continues to climb, commercial trucking fleets are looking for ways to save dollars. And because tires make up a large part of the budget, more than ever fleets are turning to tire dealers seeking ways to leverage savings, including adopting super wide tires. When commercial customers come asking questions,
Yokohama to Give Away Steer Tires, iPads at MATS
Yokohama Tire Corp. is giving away 101ZL premium steer tires and iPads each day at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky., March 31 through April 2. "All MATS attendees have to do is stop at our booth (14124) and register to win," said Rick Phillips, Yokohama director of commercial sales. "It’s that easy
Yokohama Challenges Fleets in New Contest
Yokohama Tire Corp. is doubling down on its truck tires, offering a head-to-head challenge between its Yokohama 101ZL and any competitive tire. The winner could be a truck fleet should the Yokohama tire not meet its promise. The "101ZL SmartSolution Challenge" will be unveiled at next week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The contest will
CTA Launches Extensive Retread Effort with Exact Conti Brand Copies
As they battle toe-to-toe in the North American truck tire market, major tiremakers have stressed the importance of tire lifecycle costs.Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin all have their retreading systems, either home-grown or acquired. Continental Tire the Americas is taking the lifecycle concept in a new direction, and is plunging headfirst into the retreading pool by