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March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

Trailer Tire Trends: Fuel Economy & Downtime Remain Big Concerns

Reducing trailer-tire rolling resistance is a goal for most fleets. These tires take more abuse and are more likely to experience en route failure than any other tire position.

By Mike Manges

Reducing trailer-tire rolling resistance is a goal for most fleets. These tires take more abuse and are more likely to experience en route failure than any other tire position.

Tags: Bridgestone, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Goodyear, SmartWay, Yokohama

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During the past decade, we’ve witnessed a steady escalation of fuel prices with forecasters extrapolating these trend lines to predict even higher future prices. What is the “tipping point” for the price of fuel before it starts to have a significant negative impact on senior management’s desire to operate a company-provided fleet?

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Work Truck - July/August 2011

In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

  • HINO Targets Expanded Market Share With New Class 4-5 COEs
  • 5 Trailering Mistakes to Avoid
  • Latest Trends in Vocational Fleet Applications
    And much more…

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