CMA, Double Coin unveil new tires for airport applications
The tires are designed to allow maximum endurance in the airport ground support environment.
Continental’s ContiConnect Lite to allow digital tire management for OTR tires
Continental said ContiConnect Lite helps fleet managers monitor the condition of their tires via bluetooth.
Continental cuts the ribbon on new U.S. HQ in South Carolina
The building’s 840 solar panels are capable of offsetting up to 25% of its total energy consumption.
Webb UltraSet pre-assembled hubs to replace Stemco Trifecta
Webb is introducing UltraSet as its replacement pre-assembled hub, after recently acquiring the Stemco Trifecta pre-adjusted hub program.
Goodyear unveils two RangeMax tires deisgned for regional work
Goodyear says the new tire models balance traction, range and mileage for work vehicles running on electricity, gas or diesel.
Double Coin FR610, other tires to be displayed at MATS
The FR610 is the latest SmartWay Verified long haul steer tire in Double Coin’s lineup.
Six tips for proper load distribution and tire maintenance
As your truck tires cover mile after mile, it’s important for them to operate efficiently and productively within spec.
A balancing act with tires
More years ago than I might care to admit – 44 years to tell the truth – I became aware of the independent repair shop near my home. As a sophomore in high school, the need for a future career lurked in my subconscious but being a mechanic was not in the embryonic plan. Nevertheless,
How the right fleet program curbs truck tire costs
Fleet costs are going through the roof. Fuel prices are setting record highs and strained supply chains create unique challenges. Fleets that manage their biggest spends, like tires, will feel the brunt of today’s market increases. That’s why it’s important to have a holistic tire program that offers a bird’s eye view of overall spends,
Your Last-Mile Delivery Tire Choice
The last mile. It’s always been a challenging mile. In the past, deliveries to grocery stores, retail centers, and strip malls had its variables. Bad weather, traffic, crazy drivers, and vehicle problems had to be planned for, in order to improve efficiency and elevate profitability. Logistics optimization strategies were put in place, to save minutes
The Tier of the Tire
A tale of the tire tiers– the dividing lines are blurring. Our brains take in a great deal of data every day, and one way we effectively process this gathered information is by categorizing. Details are sorted into categories such as boring/fun, safe/dangerous, useful/useless, good/bad…you get the point. We naturally classify the overflow of data
An overview of the TPMS and ATIS offerings
There is a wide variety of tire inflation technology available, both in TPMS and ATIS form. Let’s take a quick look at some of the offerings.
