Michelin Americas Truck Tires has announced the launch of two new sizes of the popular MICHELIN® XZA3®+, expanded to meet market and original equipment demands, which require steer tires to handle heavier tractor weights. With the two new load range H sizes, owner operators and fleets can carry the additional weight without change in tire […]
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced it has completed work under a $1.5 million government grant to develop advanced tire technology aimed at increasing vehicle fuel efficiency. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, called for Cooper to develop technology for light vehicle tires […]
All season road tires for fleet and passenger cars are taking a new spin with an inside/outside tread pattern, as seen on the new Nokian eNTYRE 2.0. Specifically designed for driving in North America, it has been engineered “to give drivers the ultimate in driving safety, comfort and performance in an environmentally friendly tire.” The […]
Regional fleets that require a balance of fuel efficiency, traction, and long miles to removal have a new PreCure retread option from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. “The G682 RSD Fuel Max, which is designed for drive applications, enables regional fleets to face challenging surfaces with confidence,” said Norberto Flores, marketing manager, Goodyear Commercial […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has established its first development center in China. Located at the company’s state-of-the-art tire manufacturing facility in Pulandian, the new center expands Goodyear’s capabilities in the Asia Pacific region and will enable it to increase the speed and efficiency of high-value-added tire development, especially for Chinese automakers. “China is the […]
General Tire has launched three new highway truck tires at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY. The General HS is a new long haul steer tire featuring an enhanced tread design, fuel-efficient compounding, and an upgraded casing platform. The five rib tread pattern, including a straight groove bottom design, promotes even wear […]
