18 Wheels of Fortune August 1, 2014 How much are you willing to invest to make your tires last longer?
Auto-Hauler Tire August 1, 2014 Bridgestone has launched the M749 drive tire for auto haulers, the first it's designed specifically for long- and regional-haul car carriers. Its 295/60R22.5 size is unique
Alcoa shows shine in Kentucky August 1, 2014 Alcoa Wheel Products has debuted its new Dura-bright wheel surface treatment. Unlike conventional surface coatings, D
Alcoa Dura-Bright wheels promise long-time shine August 1, 2014 Alcoa's Dura-Bright forged aluminum wheels are easier to clean than conventional aluminum heavy truck and trailer wheels.
NEW STEEL-WHEEL COATING August 1, 2014 Accuride introduces "revolutionary" Steel Armor coating technology that extends steel-wheel life by delivering extended corrosion protection that maintains a superior finish and lowers refinishing costs
TRIB updates retread buyer’s guide August 1, 2014 The Tire Retread Information Bureau's Retread Tire Buyers Guide has been updated and is now available both on-line at www.retread.org, and in a printed version. The guide contai
SINGLE-AXLE DRIVE TIRE August 1, 2014 Goodyear's G572 1AD tire aims at single-axle drive and 6x2 applications, engineered for the high-torque conditions found in such trucks. Features include 'Fuel Max' technology, said to employ fuel-saving compounds.
BRIDGESTONE’S R268 ECOPIA August 1, 2014 Bridgestone's new R268 Ecopia fuel-efficient tire for high-scrub environments is an all-position steer radial designed for regional and pickup-and-delivery applications. Available now in size 295/75R22.5 with more coming
MICHELIN XDS 2 RETREAD August 1, 2014 All-weather traction retread is optimized for severe winter conditions and is said to deliver longer tread life compared to the XDS Pre-Mold
TIRE MANAGEMENT: INFLATION August 1, 2014 Tires are a key cost item, so how do you manage them? Just keep them inflated properly.
AROUND AGAIN August 1, 2014 Tires are a mighty big cost, so retreading should make sense for just about everyone.
MAKING THE RIGHT CASING DECISIONS August 1, 2014 From Bandag, a comprehensive article dealing with the three most frequently posed questions about tire casings.
CONTROLLING TIRE MAINTENANCE COSTS August 1, 2014 From Kal Tire, several maintenance tips on keeping tires healthy and costs down.
WHEEL MAINTENANCE TIPS August 1, 2014 From Alcoa, best practices for inspection and defect detection of wheel systems.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS August 1, 2014 From FMCSA, a guide to tire pressure monitoring technology.