With lighter loads, you should be letting air out of your tires rather than pumping them up to improve fuel economy and tire longevity. Skillful truck drivers gear rpm to the load to save fuel when ...

Goodyear presents the Tire and Rim Association's standard load and inflation pressure tables for light, medium and heavy trucks and buses This Goodyear Commercial Tire document presents the Tire and ...

Do you understand truck tires and the impac tthey have on your commercial work truck fleet? Beyond just the basics? Having a complete understanding of everything related to your vehicle’s tires is ...

Though many people recognize tire measurements, not everyone knows how to read the symbols on their sidewalls. Getting a ...

Tire air pressure can have a profound effect on a tire’s life, fuel consumption, impact damage, and maintenance costs. As tire pressure increases and decreases, the tire’s footprint changes. This not ...

People have been riding on air since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in 1887. The average motorist might think that his tires’ rubber and steel belts support the vehicles’ weight, but air ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about load and inflation pressure. Probably the most common is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of a tire is necessary to carry the vehicle’s ...

Regulatory requirements state that truck tires sold in the U.S. must have specific information on the sidewall, including size, load capacity, and a "DOT" marking for compliance. The inflation ...

For truck drivers and owner-operators, we can't overstate the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure. Tire pressure impacts fuel economy, vehicle handling, traction, tire life, ride quality, ...

Keeping your car tires properly inflated is an easy maintenance chore that’s vital to your safety. Under-inflated tires build up excess heat as you drive, which can result in tire failure. With too ...