Heavy Duty Trucking, June 2017
RUN ON LESS Run on Less will demonstrate how Class 8 trucks can use di erent technologies to achieve the best fuel economy possible The three week experience will kick o from multiple locations across the United States and culminate at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta September 2017Visit runonless com for more informationA first of its kind cross country roadshow to showcase advancements in freight e ciency Brought to you by NACFE WAR ROOM CARBON WAR ROOM CARBON EF So how do you know which fuel saving tires are best for your trucks Bridgestone recommends customers work directly with their local tire dealer to determine which tire is most appropriate for their application and needs Every application is different and as such it is vital to select the right tire for the job and this means matching the tire to the application to ensure you are getting the best combination of fuel efficiency i e low rolling resistance and wear life says Robert Palmer director of market sales engineering Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations The ATAs Technology Maintenance Council is a great resource for those seeking information and guidance about choosing the right tires for an application Rather than recommending a specific product TMC identifies test procedures for customers to follow to ensure they are getting a tire that is suited for their needs and application which typically includes fuel efficiency tread life etc And dont overlook your obligation to look after the tires Proper inflation pressure and tire maintenance have roles in helping deliver optimum fuel efficiency Palmer reminds us An improperly inflated tire will change the tires contact patch and ultimately increase a tires rolling resistance over time And then out the window goes all that diligent research you did to determine the tire with the lowest rolling resistance JUNE 2017 HDT 73 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM Machines such as this one used by Smithers Rapra a third party tire testing company test rolling resistance under tightly controlled conditions PHOTO SMITHERS RAPRA It is vital to select the right tire for the job and this means matching the tire to the application to ensure you are getting the best combination of fuel efficiency and tread life Robert Palmer Bridgestone
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