Michelin's new X One Multi T wide-base single trailer tire is targeted for high-scrub, weight-sensitive applications, such as flatbed and tanker trailer assets.
Phillips Connect will be using new tire pressure sensors that are more efficient, give quick feedback of data, reduce cost and complexity, and do not have to be removed to add air to the tire.
The Michelin X Multi Energy Z2 tire for regional applications, and the Michelin X Line Energy T2 tire for the long-haul and truckload market will be available to order on April 1.
After two decades, most fleets have made up their minds on wide-base single tires. They either love them – or they can’t be bothered.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
Goodyear and ConMet are teaming up to create combined tire and wheel-hub digital solutions to connect commercial truck fleets to the health of their tires and wheel ends.
A pilot program will integrate Hankook’s SmartFlex tires with Revvo’s tire technology and advanced data analytics to provide critical tire-specific data for 30% of Junk King’s vehicles located in California.
More than 4,000 Freightliner Cascadias are being recalled because of the potential for steer tire blow-outs in conjunction with a specific air dam.
Southern Tire Mart has allied with Pilot Flying J to provide tire and maintenance service nationwide.
A new tire data management system from Tyrata delivers automated tire tread depth monitoring within hours of deployment, according to the company.