Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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60 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MAY 2014 ALCOA'S LIGHTER ALUMINUM WHEEL Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products introduced a lighter Ultra One aluminum wheel that is 5 pounds lighter than previ- ous-generation lightweight Alcoa wheels due to the company's new MagnaForce alloy. MagnaForce also is 17 percent stronger than Alcoa's 6061 alloy in similar applications. The 40-pound wheel is available in all of Alcoa's finish options in a 22.5-by-8.25-inch size for heavy-duty commercial transportation. SPRING PRODUCT ROUNDUP Vendors debut latest wares at Mid-America Trucking Show HEIL'S STAINLESS-STEEL TANKER LINEUP After a nearly 15-year absence, trailer manufacturer Heil is again manufacturing and sell- ing stainless-steel tanker trailers for general chemical hauling applications. Heil's new tanker line consists of four different application-based models, including a round/double conical model, a dry bulk model, a stainless-steel round/double conical design and a carbon-steel round cryogenic trailer. The new trailers are designed to be highly adaptable for a variety of applications. Fea - tures include low tare weights, a driver-friendly configuration for efficiency and safety and a standard roll stability system. Heil's new stainless-steel tanker line consists of four different applica- tion-based models. CONTINENTAL'S EXPANDED TRUCK TIRE LINEUP Continental rolled out its new Conti TerraPlus HD3 designed for construction applications. The off-road drive tire – designed for the high-traction needs of construction vehicles, work trucks and heavy commercial pickups – will be available in size 225/70R19.5 with an open shoulder and a 19/32-inch tread depth. The company also introduced its Conti EcoPlus HS3 long-haul steer tire designed to offer a 10 percent reduction in rolling resistance as well as a 12 percent increase in mileage over the previous generation. It will be available in early summer in size 295/75R22.5, load range H, with a 19/32- inch tread depth. Also introduced was the Conti Hybrid HS3 steer and all-position tire for the combined regional and long-haul seg - ment, available in size 295/75R22.5, load range H. The 40-pound Ultra One aluminum wheel is 5 pounds lighter than previous-gen- eration lightweight Alcoa wheels due to the company's new MagnaForce alloy. MICHELIN'S TRAILER TIRE Michelin launched its wide-base X One Line Energy T line-haul trailer tire that features its Advanced Casing Tech- nology designed to reduce irregular wear while adding removal mileage. Available in size 445/50R22.5, the SmartWay-verified tire is engineered with solid shoulders and microsipes that help resist irregular wear. Michelin also introduced the X One Line Energy T Pre-Mold Retread designed with a 13/32-inch tread depth and up to a 15 percent improvement in removal mileage when retreaded on an X One Line Energy T casing. A winged tread helps provide maximum shoulder adhesion, while waved groove bottoms help prevent stone drilling for added durability. Continental's Conti EcoPlus HS3 long- haul steer tire is designed to offer reduced rolling resistance and increased mileage. TOYO'S MEDIUM-DUTY TIRES Toyo announced its latest tires for medium-duty applications, including the SmartWay-verified M177 regional and long-haul steer tire, the M170 regional steer tire and the M920 drive traction tire for regional and long-haul use. All feature the company's proprietary e-balance technology designed for improved tire life, endurance and retreadability, plus reduced rolling resistance and irregular wear. The M177 also is suitable for trailer use and is available in both G and H load ratings in sizes 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. The M170 is available in sizes 11R22.5 and 12R22.5, both with an H load range, and the M920 is available in sizes 245/70R19.5 and 11R22.5. Michelin's X One Line Energy T Pre-Mold Retread is designed to provide added re- moval mileage when retreaded on an X One Line Energy T casing. Toyo's M920 drive traction tire for regional and long-haul use features the company's proprietary e-balance technology.