Spin balancing options for fleets. When it comes to machine wheel balancers, fleets have the option to spin balance wheels on the vehicle or off. Off-the-vehicle balancing requires a technician…
The Multi Energy Z2, designed for regional and super-regional applications, and the Line Energy T2, the dual trailer tire made for long haul and truckload, will be available in the…
Photo: BYD What will electric trucks mean for commercial tires? How are trucking trends going to affect the commercial tires you buy in the future? We asked tire makers for…
Photo: Jim Park Wide-base single tires offer fuel and weight savings, but getting the best life from the tire may require a little extra effort. When they first appeared on…
There are more than 300 tire brands offering low rolling resistance, and to find the ones to provide the best total cost of ownership, fleets must do their homework. This…
It’s dangerous enough to repair a truck; it’s reckless without a jack stand. The assumed simplicity of tire service and basic vehicle maintenance continues to result in an alarming number…
Growth in last-mile, pickup, and delivery services has led to new vehicle applications and a variety of new tires designed for operations in those growing markets. Growth in last-mile, parcel,…
A new study shows that tighter control of tire-pressure loss can lead to marked improvement in electric-vehicle efficiency. Electric-vehicle development teams have made great advances in improving vehicle range, mitigating…
From wheel weights and internal compounds to balance rings, how to decide which options are best for your fleet. An out-of-balance tire not only causes driver discomfort but can also…
When it comes to identifying proper tire inflation, the old-school methods of using baseball bats and coins are no substitute for digital data. “For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit the temperature…
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