Skid steers defined the compact equipment market for many years, but then compact excavators, compact wheel loaders, compact track loaders and compact utility loaders came along.

If a trailer tire delivers long tread life, a retreadable casing and low rolling resistance, it’s done its job right? Not so fast for the spread axle . . . it must also guard against shoulder abrasion.

To succinctly sum up the state of the U.S. construction industry, you might say, “2020 bad, 2021 good!”

Analysts are mixed on the 2021 trucking freight outlook, but agree that constraints exist, including tire supply. We’re doing our part at CMA/Double Coin; our new highly advanced plant is producing 4,000 TBR and OTR tire units each day!

Our phones are ringing off the walls lately — commercial tire dealers and construction and aggregates companies wanting Double Coin OTR tires! Residential construction is expected to be strong in 2021, and hopes are high for a substantial infrastructure spending bill.

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

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?

We would love for all our customers to tour our new warehouse in Houston, TX, (our largest in North America) in person, but here’s the next best thing – a video tour that showcases just how state-of-the-art this new facility is.

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.