Toyo Tires and Nitto Brand Light Truck Tires Issue Recall Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas has announced a safety recall campaign on approximately 175,000 Toyo Tires® and Nitto® brand tires intended for light trucks, SUVs and vans including those used in commercial applications. The recall campaign covers select Toyo® Open Country® H/T with Tuff Duty […]
SKF a leading supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services has announced the launch of its new premium wheel end system extended warranty package. Called the SKF Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) program, and available for both the Trailer OEM and retro fit markets, fleets can now choose extended warranty options for up to seven […]
Lacks Wheel Trim System has reported that its lightweight composite wheels produce significant fuel economy improvements for light duty trucks and SUVs based on its ongoing testing and results. Initially reporting, in 2013, a 4.1 percent improvement and accompanying +0.76 mpg increase (as a result of side by side comparisons to standard production wheels), the […]
Aperia Technologies, makers of the Halo Tire Inflator, a, self-powered, bolt-on tire inflation technology, and Velociti , a global provider of technology deployment services, have formed a partnership under which Aperia will make Velociti’s project management and deployment services available to its customers for the installation of its Halo. The Halo Tire Inflator can be […]
According to recently issued information, tires over six years of age should be replaced, regardless of the depth of tread. The National Transportation Safety Board will convene a symposium December 9–10, 2014, in Washington, D.C., to highlight the importance of tires to the overall safety of passenger vehicles, and discuss tire aging and service life. […]
Lacks Wheel Trim has announced that it has been awarded significant new business for its patented 20” Chromtec® lightweight composite wheels for two light duty truck programs. Derived from the eVOLVE™ fuel efficient wheel development program, these wheels are made from a highly engineered, lightweight, composite wheel technology. According to the company, “they create an […]
