The Ultimate Guide to Tread Patterns for Commercial Truck Tires When it comes to commercial truck tires, the tread pattern is a crucial element that can significantly impact the tire’s performance, efficiency, and longevity. Think of the tread pattern as the tire’s unique “footprint” on the road, each designed with specific applications and environments in […]

A Deep Dive into Tire Sidewall Information When it comes to commercial truck tires, the sidewall is more than just rubber. It’s a detailed map of critical information that can help you make informed decisions about tire maintenance, replacement, and performance. At Double Coin, we understand the importance of this information, and we’re here to […]

How Double Coin’s new tire models meet the demands of today’s trailer applications In the world of trailer travel, tire selection is not merely a choice but a crucial decision impacting safety, efficiency, and performance. Double Coin has recently expanded its tire portfolio by introducing two new sizes of all-steel ST radials—ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16—explicitly targeted […]

Tire pressure, or a lack thereof, can be a significant driver of overall fuel consumption. In fact, research from NACFE reveals that a 0.5-1.0% increase in fuel consumption is seen in vehicles running with tires underinflated by just 10 PSI. It is important to note the council also found about one in five trailers are […]

Winter is here with a vengeance, and winter driving adds another level of danger to an already tough job. Here’s some tips to help keep commercial truck drivers out of harm’s way this winter:

Experts predicted a hotter than average summer for most of the country and boy were they right, especially out West. Unbelievable! Dangerous for humans . . . and for tires!

We received this question recently on our Facebook page: “What are the keys to maintaining new tires to ensure the best on-road performance?

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.

A typical tractor trailer rig is sitting on a big investment in tires — $8,000 and up depending on the brand and whether there are retreads in the mix.

Is a scrap tire analysis program part of your fleet maintenance plan? If not, you’re leaving serious money on the table.