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Krone Approves New Goodyear ULTRA GRIP MAX T Winter Tyres
Renault Trucks, says: “The
fuel trials confirmed the
savings that the right
selection of tyre can offer a
customer. We were already
aware of the Michelin X
Line Energy’s fuel-saving
abilities, but sometimes the
proof only comes from
hitting the road – and the
results quickly became clear.
“It was also clear evidence of the suitability of a 315/70 R 22.5 tyre set- up versus the 295/80 R 22.5 which were previously favoured in the UK market. Not only do the 315/70s seem the better option at Euro VI, they also open up access to the very latest generation of tyres on the market.”
He adds: “Michelin’s X Line Energy tyres tick the box for fuel consumption, while also offering durability, longevity and safety. All of these factors contribute to ensuring a low total cost of ownership for Renault’s customers – and in road transport, that’s the name of the game.”
Michelin’s 315/70-series fitments feature a wider nominal section width and lower profile than traditional 295/80 tyres. They provide a greater contact area with the road surface and promote even wear, with a high degree of tyre stability and a lower centre of gravity for improved vehicle handling. What’s more, with an 8,000kg front axle rating, they are
Krone has become the first trailer manufacturer to offer Goodyear’s latest winter trailer tyres as original equipment. The renowned manufacturer
has approved the Goodyear ULTRA GRIP MAX T in sizes 385/65R22.5 and 385/55R22.5 for trailers destined for severe winter operations.
“We are very pleased
that Krone has
become the first
trailer manufacturer
to approve our latest
ULTRA GRIP MAX T
winter trailer tyre,” said
Peter Platje, Director OE Sales Truck Tyres Goodyear Dunlop EMEA. “The excellent winter performance that our new Goodyear ULTRA GRIP MAX tyres provide helps vehicles to operate in severe winter conditions and keep going.”
The new ULTRA GRIP MAX winter truck tyre range provides up to 40%
more snow grip when half worn and up to 15% more mileage. The
ULTRA GRIP MAX S steer tyre and ULTRA GRIP MAX D drive tyre are dedicated truck winter tyres and
carry both the 3-Peak- Mountain-Snowflake
(3PMSF) official winter tyre marking as well as the M+S symbol. Even when the drive tyres are 50% worn, they still qualify for the 3PMSF
marking. With this special feature, the new
Goodyear truck winter tyre line helps keep trucks
going and gives peace of mind to drivers as well as fleet
operators.
The ULTRA GRIP MAX T trailer tyre has been developed to cope with tough winter conditions and also carries both the 3PMSF marking and the M+S symbol. The full specification of the tyres fitted by Krone are 385/65R22.5 160 K 158 L and 385/55R22.5 160 K 158 L.
also ideally suited for the additional unladen front axle weights imposed by most Euro VI vehicles, and the demand for larger sleeper cabs to attract the best drivers.
As well as its X Line Energy tyres, Renault’s T-series Optifuel model incorporates a number of other fuel- saving enhancements. The type features a 12 degree angled windscreen for improved aerodynamic efficiency, while the company’s Fuel Eco pack includes options such as a variable flow steering pump, which reduces auxiliary energy consumption by switching to idle mode when the steering is not activated.
Renault also offers driver training sessions, which provide a grounding in heavy commercial vehicle technology and economical driving techniques, allowing driver and operator alike to get the best out of both their T-series Optifuel trucks and X Line Energy tyres, in terms of mileage performance and fuel efficiency.
NTDA REACT Roadside Technician of the Year Winners Announced
Truck tyre technicians Michael Vasey of ATS Euromaster and Paul Hickling of Lodge Tyre Company jointly received the REACT Roadside Technician of the Year Award from the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) recently. They are pictured receiving their awards from guest
speaker Austin Healey at the award ceremony held in Birmingham recently.
The annual NTDA Awards are judged by a panel of industry peers, and represent the highest accolades available in the tyre industry.
Renault Selects Fuel-Saving Michelin Tyres as Standard on T-Series Optifuel Model
Renault’s 6x2 T-series Optifuel heavy truck will roll off the production line on Michelin 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy tyres as standard, after intensive trials revealed the fuel-saving potential of Michelin’s latest generation low rolling resistance tyres. During three days of testing around a 143.6 mile test route, the low rolling resistance Michelin 315/70 X Line Energy tyres – designed to operate at a high average speed on long-distance trunking – showed a three per cent advantage in fuel efficiency over a set
of competing premium-brand 295/80 R 22.5 ‘regional’ tread pattern tyres. The trials took in a combination of A- roads and motorways, and were conducted with the support of Michelin’s UK technical team.
The tyres were fitted to a Euro VI Renault 6x2 T-series 460.26, pulling a fully-laden tri-axle SDC curtainside trailer. A control vehicle was used during the testing to mitigate the effects of traffic and weather conditions.
Mike Stringer, Product Engineer at
10 Commercial Tyre Business