When done correctly, a digital tire management program can generate a substantial return on investment and help fleets get the most from their tires. Editor’s note: This is part one…
Traditional tire designs will need to change to accommodate the impact of electric drivetrains. Increased vehicle weights and higher bi-directional torque loads will force tire makers to rethink tire design…
Photo: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company If you think you know everything there is to know about tires, check out this primer on how to get the most out of what…
Photo: PSI Using telematics to get tire pressure data back to the fleet manager allows fleets to make decisions as to whether the alerts require immediate action or scheduling a…
Today’s challenges are tomorrow’s opportunities, and the shocks brought about by COVID-19 are teaching the commercial vehicle tire industry how to better absorb such blows in the future. After taking…
The first generation of electric trucks may benefit the most from retreads specifically designed for the stresses applied by electric drivetrain and braking systems. As I enter the back nine…
Minimizing lifecycle costs of trailer tires starts with proper selection for the application at hand, and continues by giving trailer tires the attention they deserve once placed into service. Philosophically…
As consumers continue to embrace the convenience of e-commerce, the 19.5-in. truck tire market is positioned to play a larger role in transportation. For as long as I can remember,…
Millions of wheels and rims are safely installed on commercial motor vehicles on an annual basis, but a loose tire and wheel can be destructive when striking another vehicle. For…
Goodyear developed a non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly to support autonomous vehicle transportation in a city setting for in-field use. Goodyear developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) and wheel assembly…
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