Alcoa (NYSE: AA) has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel, called the Ultra ONE™ and designed to help trucks shed pounds for increased payload and fuel efficiency. Unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, Alcoa’s new 40-pound wheel is 47 percent lighter than steel wheels of the same size. The […]
Roadmaster is showcasing its RM234, a premium regional all-position tire, and the RM254, a premium regional pick-up and delivery drive tire, at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY. The RM234 is a premium regional all-position tire designed for high scrub applications where excellent tread wear and cut and chip resistance is important. […]
Toyo Tires has announced that it is rolling out three new tires this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. These products are designed for medium trucks and include: The SmartWay verified M177 regional to long-haul steer tire; The M170 regional steer tire and capable of being used in all wheel positions; and, […]
Hankook Tir has announced that it is introducing the new SMART FLEX DL12 Long/Regional Haul Drive position TBR tire for fleet customers. It will be available in six sizes; 11R22.5 14 and 16 ply, 11R24.5 14 and 16 ply, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5. The SMART FLEX DL12 provides fleet customers with a Long/Regional Haul Drive tire […]
According to Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, its new portfolio of sophisticated wheel seals will help heavy duty vehicle manufacturers meet renewed demands for better fuel economy, longer service life and increased wheel durability. The company noted that Freudenberg-NOK’s MileMaker™ wheel seals are made of “an advanced, proprietary material that reduces friction and lowers torque 50 percent…resulting […]
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013, with fourth quarter net sales at $861 million, a decrease of $201 million, or 19%, compared with the same period a year ago. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, the company reported net sales of $3.4 billion, […]
