Pressure Systems International has added new green Thru-T and green striped delivery hoses to its Meritor Tire Inflation Systems to illustrate the environmental benefits of the product.

According to PSI, a U.S. government study showed the system can improve fuel economy by 1.8 percent.

"With MTIS, our customers automatically get all the cost and environmental benefits of properly inflated tires," said Mike Niemeyer, director of fleet sales, North and Central America.

The company says the system can prevent rubber alligators on the road, providing reusable casings for better retreading, the elimination of most tire related roadside service calls, increasing tire life and avoiding delivery delays.

According to Standards Testing Laboratory in Massillon, Ohio, tire rolling resistance increased on the average 12 percent when the tire's air pressure was run as low as 70 psi. Trailer tires, especially inside duals, historically run significantly under inflated, since these tires are the most neglected tire position, PSI says.

"All the data we see about running tires underinflated for any period of time shows the diminished efficiency of those tires and the negative impact on miles per gallon and tire life," said Al Cohn, director of new market development and engineering support for PSI.

"Commercial truck tires, including fuel-efficient tires and retreads, require the correct operating inflation pressure in order to support the weight of the vehicle/cargo and increase fuel economy by reducing rolling resistance," said Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training, for the Tire Industry Association.

"We believe going 'green' is not only the right thing to do but offers cost benefits to our customers as well," said Frank Sonzala, executive vice president of PSI. "Fleets adding automatic tire inflation systems are reaping the benefits of going 'green' too."

Pressure Systems International has also embraced the Green Initiative in its day to day corporate environment. The new green Thru-T and hoses are completely interchangeable/replaceable for all of the previous Thru-T and hose products dating back to 1997, and they will hit the aftermarket in August.

More info: www.psi-atis.com