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ProductsFebruary 3, 2020

Goodyear Introduces new Fuel Max RTD Tire Sizes

In response to the rapidly growing regional-haul trucking segment, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is launching three new sizes for its Fuel Max RTD (Regional Traction Drive) tire line.

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NewsDecember 27, 2019

Les Schwab Tire Centers For Sale

Les Schwab Tire Centers Inc. is for sale. The Bend, Oregon-based company’s board of directors and its shareholders, who are all relatives of founder Les Schwab, have hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to find a buyer.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Tips for Keeping Truck Brakes Tip-Top in Winter Weather

Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and ice are the order of the day.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Goodyear Acquires Midwest Tire Dealer

Goodyear is expanding its service footprint in the Midwest with the acquisition of the Raben Tire Company

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ProductsDecember 5, 2019

Yokohama Ultra-Wide-Base Tire Designed for High-Scrub Operations

The Yokohama 114R UWB tire is designed to meet the demands of high-scrub operations, the company said, while delivering improved fuel efficiency.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 11, 2019

How Tires and Wheels Can Help Save Fuel

From the axle spindle to the tread rubber, the rotating mass at the end of your axles have an impact on fuel economy.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2019

SAF-Holland Unveils Smar-te Tire Pressure Management System

SAF-Holland's new tire pressure management system uses suspension air pressure data to accurately adjust pressures based on actual trailer axle loads.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 10, 2019

Match Dual Tires for Optimal Miles

Mismatched duals on truck drive axles and trailers can chew up tires and a fleet’s bottom line. Luckily, the fix is fairly simple.

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ProductsAugust 29, 2019

Yokohama Adds Regional Drive Tire

The Yokohama 715R regional-haul tire is SmartWay-verified for low rolling resistance and available in 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 sizes.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2019

How Balancing Truck Tires Helps the Bottom Line

Tire balancing has changed over the years – both the techniques used and the reasons for doing it. If you're not balancing your tractor and trailer tire and wheel assemblies, you could be leaving money on the table.

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