A question from a Facebook follower:  To achieve fuel savings from my tires, should I start with fuel efficient steer, drive or trailer tires?

We received this question recently on our Facebook page from an owner operator:  My rig spends a good deal of time on the road, yet also slogs through the mud and on crushed stone going to construction sites? What is the best compromise in terms of such variables as tread pattern and compound?

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Three main factors impact the rolling resistance in a tire: tread compounding, tread pattern design and tire structure. Tests show over 50% of the rolling resistance of a tire is generated from the tread and belt package; as such, many research hours are spent to study and improve these components.

What variables typically exist in looking for a medium/heavy truck tire?

We are thrilled to introduce the new FT125+ super wide trailer-position truck tire after the completion of successful road tests in the U.S. and Canada. This tire is expected to perform especially well in a tanker truck trailer application.

Double Coin believes that, in a world of shrinking margins and rising costs, value has never been more precious.

Having a well-synchronized air pressure maintenance program between your drivers and your shop should be the single most important element of your tire policy and is really the easiest to administer. It certainly will have the biggest impact on your fleet costs associated with tires, including: fuel consumption, wear life, irregular wear, etc.

If you're a mining or construction company, you know all too well that tires represent a significant chunk of your operating costs.