Truck

Without a tyre no movement, no transport, nothing. It sounds convincing, because the tyre is essential under any vehicle. Yet we want to nuance that picture somewhat. Because without air, you have no u...

Construction of a rim

Agricultural rims are always composed of a rim ring and a disc inside. There are rims with fixed and adjustable discs. Due to the great diversity of agricultural vehicles, almost no two rims are the sa...

Which rim goes with which truck tyre?

Choosing the right truck tyre is one thing. But what is the ideal rim for it? After all, you want to prevent a rim from not being able to carry the load. Or that the tyre stretches or vibrates because ...

Front axle tyres: what to look out for?

The front axle is an important position for a truck. After all, every steering movement of the driver affects it directly. That is why it is good to know what to look for when you want to buy front axl...

Single or dual air mounting on trucks

With trucks and trailers, there is not really a choice of single or double. Here, the steering axle always has two tyres. For the other axles, you can choose. The axle and the load determine what you g...

Choose the right rolling resistance and save costs

Determining the ideal rolling resistance of your truck tyres will save you money. Maurits Bloem, our Truck Tyre Product Manager, will be happy to tell you exactly how it works.

New European tyre label As of 1 May 2021

Since 1 November 2012, tyres are obliged to carry a tyre label. A new tyre label will come into effect on 1 May 2021. The tyre label is compulsory for tyres for passenger cars (C1), light commercial ve...

Tread, shoulder and side-walls of truck tyres

Do you know which requirements truck tyres must meet when it comes to their tread, shoulder and side-wall? We have provided an overview of the most useful information.

Traction of truck tyres explained

The traction of truck tyres plays an important role depending on the season, weather and purpose. But how can the traction of a tyre actually be optimised? We are pleased to tell you.

The correct tyre pressure for your truck

It remains one of the most crucial issues when it comes to tyres: tyre pressure. Would you like to know the ideal tyre pressure for your truck or trailer? We would like to tell you everything about the...

Avoid aquaplaning with the right truck tyres

Everyone wants to avoid an accident. But this can be difficult when it comes to aquaplaning. By fitting the right truck tyres on your trucks, you can help to keep risks to a minimum on wet surfaces.

Suitable wheels for Euro-6 trucks and HL tyres

There is no getting away from it. For the haulage industry, emissions requirements in Europa are getting stricter all the time, which means that truck manufacturers are constantly developing newer engi...

TT or TL- tube type or tubeless tyres

Apart from structure (radial or diagonal), size and profile, tyres can also be distinguished by whether they are TT (tube type) or TL (tube less) tyres. In this case, the former features an inner tube ...

The ability of the wheel to rotate freely: the ET-value

Have you ever been in a situation, where the specific designation for truck wheels is not entirely clear? We often get questions about the offset of a wheel. The offset of a wheel is indicated by the E...

Reading tyres

Many details can be literally read from the tyre itself. For instance, the brand and size, but also specific technical information like the Load and Speed Index.

Load and speed index of truck tyres

The load index is mentioned on the side of the tyre and is always mentioned together with the speed index. It is important that you ask yourself whether you are using the right truck tyre for the weigh...

The tyre label

The European tyre label has been mandatory for new tyres since 1 November 2012 and applies to passenger vehicles as well as light and heavy industrial vehicles. The European Commission has passed a new...

Difficulty selecting truck tyres?

Truck tyres are available in many types, sizes and profiles. There is a good reason for this because tyres are selected depending on where trucks are deployed. Do they mainly travel long distances, do ...

Mounting a truck tyre

Truck or trailer tyres should be mounted by professionals. But before getting to this stage, you must consult your tyre specialist to find tyres suitable for your specific purpose. Naturally, the tyres...

Prevent damage to truck tyres: Drive smarter and reduce tyre-related costs

What causes damage to truck tyres? Is it caused by the condition of roads and terrains, or are there (also) other causes? Damage to truck tyres can simply be avoided via greater vigilance and more (pre...

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