Tires/Wheels High-scrub urban wide-base tire available from Bridgestone April 26, 2023 Bridgestone is bringing to market a new Greatec M847 wide-base tire for high-scrub urban applications. “Fleets that operate in high-scrub, urban areas need reliable tires to…
Software, Tires/Wheels PSI’s TireView Live available through mobile app April 14, 2023 PSI has released a TireView Live mobile app, bringing features from its data portal to Apple and Android mobile devices. Customers can access tire analytics with…
Tires/Wheels Continental launches high-traction regional drive tire April 5, 2023 Continental’s new Conti Scandinavia HD3 regional drive tire designed for winter traction is now available. It features multiple sipe technologies including 3D siping for traction in…
Tires/Wheels Cooper introduces new Roadmaster longhaul steer tire October 4, 2021 Cooper Tire has introduced a new Roadmaster steer tire for longhaul applications it says balances fuel efficiency with long miles to removal. The Roadmaster RM832+ EM steer tire is Smartway-verified…
Cooper unveils severe mixed-service drive tire October 31, 2018 Cooper’s Severe Series truck and bus radial tire line has expanded with the introduction of the new Cooper Severe Series Mixed Service Drive or MSD, a premium drive tire for mixed-service applications.
Equipment Michelin guarantees performance of new drive tire September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Michelin is promising its new XDA Energy + drive tire will save fleets $400 a year in fuel, and is backing that promise up with a guarantee.
Equipment Goodyear launches new drive tire September 27, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Goodyear has introduced a new longhaul tire it says combines longer miles to removal with excellent fuel efficiency. The new Goodyear Endurance LHD was shown for the…
Equipment Michelin reveals airless, rechargeable concept tire June 14, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. – Michelin has revealed a futuristic airless concept tire constructed of biosourced materials, which can change tread designs on demand. The tire, which the company says could be…
Cooper adds to Roadmaster line with RM332 wide-base tire April 27, 2016 FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company introduced the new RM332 WB heavy-duty wide-base tire, adding to its Roadmaster line of commercial tires. Designed for the steer axle in…
Equipment Bridgestone brings R283A tire to Canada April 16, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. — Bridgestone used Truck World to launch its new R283A steer tire to the Canadian market. The company says the Ecopia tire produces 3% less rolling resistance than…
Equipment Dana publishes white paper on optimized tire pressure February 9, 2016 MAUMEE, Ohio – To help prevent blowouts and other tire events, Dana Holding published a white paper recently for the commercial trucking industry titled “Optimized Tire-Pressure Management.” The white paper…
Toyo introduces new refuse tire March 23, 2015 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire has introduced a new regional and urban heavy-duty steer tire it says is ideal for refuse operations. The Toyo M153 features an extra deep, regroovable…
Two Double Coin tires gain SmartWay approval November 20, 2014 MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin’s RT600 and RR202 tires have been accepted into the US EPA SmartWay program. The program verifies the tires, or other technologies, have the potential to…
Toyo offers new SmartWay-verified drive tire October 30, 2014 CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tires has announced the introduction of a new SmartWay-verified drive tire. The Toyo M650 is designed for regional-haul service and higher torque operating conditions, the company…
Michelin launches new SmartWay-verified X-One October 16, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Energy conscious fleets looking for tires now have a new option from Michelin North America Inc. The company has debuted a wide-base single-trailer…
