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Synthetic rubber development could yield improved truck tires

POTSDAM, Germany — Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institutes for Applied Polymer Research in Germany have developed a polyisoprene synthetic rubber they claim can exceed the treadwear performance of natural rubber in truck tires. The discovery, dubbed "BISYKA," achieves 30- to 50-percent less abrasion than natural rubber, Fraunhofer Institutes said, making it ideal for use in truck tire treads, for which SR up to now has been unsuitable. "The treads [...]

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Hankook showcasing ‘Smartec’ technology tires at 2019 MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hankook Tire America Corp. is showcasing this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville truck tires made with its proprietary "Smartec TBR" technology. Hankook describes Smartec technology as a manufacturing process that incorporates an integrated package of five key tire performance factor: safety, mileage, anti-chip and cut, retreadability and traction. The first tire on the market built with this technology is the SmartFlex DL15, a long- and regional-haul drive tire that offers improved fuel economy performance [...]

March 29, 2019 By TIres Comments Off on Hankook showcasing ‘Smartec’ technology tires at 2019 MATS Read more...

HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND KEEP YOUR TRUCK CLEAN AT ALL TIMES?

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March 14, 2019 By Truck Comments Off on HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND KEEP YOUR TRUCK CLEAN AT ALL TIMES? Read more...

Continental’s 2018 Earnings Dip Slightly on Higher Sales

Continental AG posted net income of 2.9 billion euros on net sales of 44.4 billion euros for its fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2018. That compares to income of 3 billion euros on sales of 44 billion euros for fiscal 2017. Based on the exchange rate on Dec. 31, 2018, Continental recorded net income of $3.3 billion on net sales of $50.4 billion for fiscal 2018. The company's income-to-sales ratio was 6.5%. Continental's Automotive Group sales totaled 26.8 billion euros ($30.8 [...]

March 11, 2019 By TIres Comments Off on Continental’s 2018 Earnings Dip Slightly on Higher Sales Read more...

Yokohama to unveil two commercial tires at TMC Show

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to unveil a deep-tread drive-axle tire and a regional haul trailer tire during the American Trucking Associations' Transportation Maintenance Council (TMC) Show, to be held March 18-21 in Atlanta. Both tires — 712L long-haul drive and 114R UWB regional haul — are SmartWay-verified low-resistance products and are considered long lasting and fuel efficient, Yokohama said. The 712L, which will be manufactured at Yokohama's plant in West Point, Miss., will be available April 1 [...]

March 8, 2019 By TIres Comments Off on Yokohama to unveil two commercial tires at TMC Show Read more...

Toyo to raise U.S. truck tire prices 5% on May 1

CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is raising dealer base prices May 1 on its commercial tire range by an average of 5 percent, with the exception of the Toyo M320 on-/off-road tire. "Further government actions have made it necessary to adjust our commercial tire prices," said Randy Gaetz, senior vice president, sales, referring to the recent imposition of elevated import duties on tires sourced from [...]

March 4, 2019 By TIres Comments Off on Toyo to raise U.S. truck tire prices 5% on May 1 Read more...