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Aug 17, 2015

SAVING COSTS * USA: Special trucking tires

* Colorado - NACFE documents low rolling resistance tire savings

-- The lower rolling resistance (LRR) of a truck or trailer tire, the greater the savings a fleet can achieve – even when the wear rate of an LRR tire is faster than that of “standard” model... That’s the latest finding from a series of “confidence reports” authored by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)... The group’s study found that the cost of the fuel that a tire consumes due to its rolling resistance can be five times greater than the initial purchase price of the tire... While the typical upfront purchase price of a tire is only approximately 4 cents per mile, given the range of rolling resistance among dual tires, NACFE’s research indicated that tires could actually account for anywhere from 14 cents to 28 cents per mile in fuel costs... NACFE’s LRR confidence report also included two distinct total costs of operation or “TCO” analyses – one calculating the potential cost savings when moving from “standard” to “LRR” tires and the other moving from LRR to “super” LRR models... In the first scenario – using a 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer operating 120,000 miles per year, with diesel fuel costing $2.80 per gallon, and using Goodyear “standard” and “LRR” models for comparison – NACFE’s data indicated a fleet could save $7,396 annually per truck... In the second scenario – using the same tractor-trailer parameters but in this case shifting from Michelin-banded LRR tires to “super” LRR models – the group’s research indicated a fleet would save $2,680 per truck per year... 
Snowmass, COL, USA - Fleet Owner, by Sean Kilcarr - Aug 17, 2015

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Jul 11, 2012

TYRES NEWS * Europe

* UK - Tyres to carry performance labels

Letchworth Garden City,Hertfordshire,UK -Fleet Europe, by Tim Harrup -5 July 2012: -- The move towards further energy-efficiency transparency, already seen in cars through the compulsory publication of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and seen on household electrical equipment through ‘rating charts’ (photo), has taken another step forwards. From November of this year, all new tyres for cars, vans and trucks will also need to carry information on fuel efficiency, wet grip and rolling noise. Repair and fitting specialist Kwik-Fit has said that in anticipation of this, tyre manufacturers are introducing new ranges in order to ensure that they score well in this domain. Kwik-Fit also believes that fleet managers may change their policy of simply replacing worn-out tyres with the same model that the car was supplied with, but may look a little more deeply into the fuel efficiency cost-saving options...

 * Belgium - Tyre labels-brands can now communicate

Brussels,Belgium -Fleet Business, by Claude Yvens -31 May 2012: -- From now on, tyre manufacturers are authorised to communicate on the performance of their tyres within the context of a new European labelling system. This label will be applicable to new products from July 1st 2012 and clients have to be informed in a uniform manner from November 1st... According to our information, and notwithstanding the fact that further statements may yet be made, most brands will begin their communication campaigns on July 1st for car tyres (Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin and Yokohama) and a little later for heavy truck tyres. Goodyear/Dunlop and Hankook are to start their campaigns at the beginning of June...

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Jul 14, 2010

Tyres * India - Truck makers appeal against dumping duty on Chinese radial ones

Mumbai,India -The Hindu Business Line, by Manu P. Toms -July 13, 2010: -- Truck makers, including Tata Motors, have appealed to the Centre against the anti-dumping duty on bus and truck radial tyres imported from China. Chinese radial tyre makers too have made a similar appeal... The Designated Authority, Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties, recommended the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duty on bus and truck radial tyres from China and Thailand in January 2010, on a petition filed by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association... The domestic tyre industry finds it hard to meet the growing demand for radial tyres from vehicle makers and the replacement market... It is learnt that if the anti-dumping duty on truck radial tyres is lifted, Tata Motors can save at least $40 on a tyre. The anti-dumping duty on tyres from China is in the range of $24 to $90 a tyre... The OEM demand each month might be another one lakh tyres. Tata Motors alone might require about 60,000 radial tyres a month for its medium and heavy commercial vehicles...


* Indian Tyre Shortage Non-Existent, say Tyre Makers

Mumbai,India -Tyre Press -12 July 2010: -- An article printed by India’s DNA indicates that the country’s alleged tyre shortage is actually non-existent. In introducing the topic, DNA comments that while vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland have blamed domestic market tyre shortages for their increased reliance upon tyres imported from China, the tyre makers themselves see the situation differently – DNA states that officials from Apollo Tyres, JK Tyres and Ceat all say there is no tyre shortage in India whatsoever. Instead, the issue centres on the vehicle manufacturers’ unwillingness to pay more for domestically produced tyres than they would for those imported from China... (Photo: Manufacturers such as Ashok Leyland are taking advantage of the cheaper Chinese product - much to the annoyance of local tyre makers)

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Jul 10, 2010

Proper Tire Inflation * USA - Essential to Safety, Fuel Economy

Underinflated tires cost 9 cents per gallon

Chicago,ILL,USA -The Chicago Tribune, by Joe Bruzek -June 22, 2010: -- Properly inflated tires can improve fuel efficiency by 3.3 percent, saving consumers 8 cents to 9 cents per gallon at the pump, the Environmental Protection Agency says... The agency also says fuel economy drops 0.3 percent for every one-pound drop in air pressure in all four tires, so at least in theory, having four severely underinflated tires could reduce gas mileage more than 3.3 percent... Plenty of motorists are guilty of riding on underinflated tires and wasting fuel. A 2009 tire pressure survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association found that about half of all vehicles have at least one underinflated tire. Worse, nearly 20 percent have at least one tire underinflated by 8 pounds per square inch, the survey says. Tires wear out faster, don't grip as well in turns and have reduced load-carrying capability when underinflated... Bottom line: There are no benefits to running on underinflated tires and plenty of good reasons to keep them at the proper pressure... (Photo from Cars.com)

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Jan 7, 2010

TYRES * S. Korea - Kumho’s Tire Laser etching promises customized tyres

Get set to design your own tyre patterns

Seoul,S. Korea -kumhotyre, by Mike Hanlon -8 Jan 2010: ... That’s the future of tyre technology as seen by Kumho, and although individual design-your-own tyre tread is probably some way away yet, it’s quite feasible that tire chains, vehicle manufacturers and other brands could soon have their name etched into the tread of the tires their fleet of cars use... The Korean tire manufacturer’s laser etching technology is clearly intended for volume production at this point in time, though Laser etching can clearly be altered tire by tire, and personalization is almost certainly part of the plan for further down the track... The innovative laser etching technology scored a gong in the iF Product Design Awards this week in the Advanced Studies category... (Photo: Kumho’s Tire Laser etching promises customized tyres


OLDER TYRES * Canada - Find new life in cow mattresses

Alberta,Canada -ECOGIZMO, by Ben Coxworth -January 6, 2010: ... Champagne Edition Inc, based out of Alberta, Canada, manufactures mattresses for the comfort and health of cattle. What’s more, they make the mattresses out of old tires, that might otherwise end up in a landfill... Sold under the name of Cozy Cow, the $US95 mattresses consist of a tough synthetic cover stuffed with rubber crumb. The rubber comes from discarded tires, about 500,000 of which are shredded on-site each month. The covers are treated with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial solutions... (Photo: A Cozy Cow mattress being used by a satisfied customer)

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Feb 22, 2009

RETREADING TYRES * USA - Oliver Rubber introduces envelope spreader for retreads

Greenville,S.C.,USA -Truck News (CAN) -17 Feb 2009: -- Oliver Rubber recently introduced a new envelope spreader for use in the retreading process, which is intended to help mechanically facilitate enveloping prior to curing, according to a statement from the company... With a push of the foot pedal, Oliver Rubber states that its 1137 Envelope Expander uses pre-set adjustments to mechanically stretch the envelope to the optimum diameter, thus “reliably” minimizing envelope stretch, and in turn increasing envelope life. The new Oliver spreader was developed and manufactured by the company’s Salisbury Machinery Division in Salisbury, N.C....

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Sep 12, 2008

TYRES MANUFACTURERS * Australia - Goodyear KMax technology delivers for line haul

Goodyear has released its latest tyre technology designed for trucks involved in regional line haul operations

Australia -The Australasian Transport News -12 Sept 2008: -- ... The manufacturer’s new Regional RHS II steer tyre includes KMax technology, which combines a new compound, construction materials and tread pattern intended to increase mileage without compromising other characteristics... Mortimer Petroleum’s Ken Brackley says the new tyre has performed well in a range of conditions, including long haul between ports and around the Timboon and Simpson area of south west Victoria... “We are extremely happy with how the tyres have worn, especially in the tough conditions,” Brackley says...

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Jan 16, 2008

TRUCKS' PRODUCTS & ACCESORIES * Tyres

* Germany - Chemicals firm develops nano-additive to reduce tyre tread wear
Germany -Auto Industry (UK) -16 Jan 2008: -- The Technical Rubber Products unit of the chemicals group LANXESS Corp. has developed a new rubber additive, called Nanoprene, that it claims will significantly cut tread wear in automotive tyres, extending their life beyond the typical 30,000 miles... Prof. Werner Obrecht of LANXESS’ Technical Rubber Products (TRP) business unit says the patent-pending Nanoprene reduces the conflict between low rolling resistance, dry and wet road grip and longevity that compromises tyre technology...

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Mar 17, 2007

TYRES * UK - How nitrogen can improve road safety

Filling HGV's tyres using the latest nitrogen generation technology can improve safety
Cornwall,UK -gasworld.com, by Francesca Ross -March 16th 2007: -- Parker Hannifin Process Air and Gas believe filling an HGV's tyres using the latest nitrogen generation technology can improve the safety of vehicles, while also reducing operating costs... The company's sales and marketing manager, David Wright explains that under-inflated tyres can have a significant impact on the performance of commercial vehicles, negatively affecting safety, steering balance, braking ability and ride characteristics. These problems, he warns, can ultimately lead to rising operating costs for fleet operators, with problems such as excessive wear, premature tyre replacement and even decreased fuel efficiency...

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