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.
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New EU label for tyres as of 1 May 2021
The European Commission has passed a new decree concerning the EU tyre label. This means labels on new tyres will become more visible, accurate and future-proof.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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 ...
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The ET-value is definitive in determining the correct choice of wheel.
Did you know that a specific designation for truck wheels is not entirely clear? We are often asked questions about the offset of a wheel. This is indicated by the ET-value, which comes from the German...
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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.
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Load index truck tyres
The load index is mentioned on the side of the tyre and is always mentioned together with the speed index. The load index indicates precisely how much weight the tyre is able to cope with (at the corre...
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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.
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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 ...
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Speed index truck tyres
The speed index is a code which indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can be used and is always mentioned together with the load index. This code is also issued for off-road vehicles and vehicl...
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TRA code and Star rating
The internationally standardised TRA code can be used to select appropriate OTR tyres for all machines. This immediately tells you for which type of machine and purpose tyres can be used.
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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...
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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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It's all about the rim
Heuver Tyrewholesale not only specialises in tyres for trucks, trailers, OTR machines and agricultural equipment, but also the accompanying rims. They are an essential component when using tyres effect...
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Essential information for truck and trailer tyres
All trucks, trailers and other pieces of rolling stock are supplied by manufacturers featuring tyres which are compatible with their respective load capacities. When replacing tyres, it is essential to...
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Improved safety, better handling, higher efficiency
It's one of those difficult to answer questions: when do I place winter tyres on my fleet? And is it actually necessary?
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Aeolus winter tyres offer certainty in planning
Legal requirements concerning the use of winter tyres in Europe have been modified. And this also applies to heavy goods traffic. M+S tyres are a minimum requirement in the main transport countries. Th...
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Truck tyres at Heuver: large stocks, competitive prices and fast delivery
Truck tyres, wheels and tyres mounted on rims - Heuver is a total supplier and excels on all fronts. Our service knows no bounds. Because we try to do our best for customers each and every day. Our fas...
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The best truck tyres for any situation
No matter what you transport and how you do it, we can offer the best truck tyres for any situation. And we also enjoy offering you the necessary advice! When doing so, we always consider what you will...
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Single or dual wheel assembly on trucks
The choice between single or dual assembly does not really apply to trucks and trailers. In this case, the steer axle always features two tyres. But a choice can be made for the all other axles, with t...
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Reduce costs by selecting appropriate rolling resistance
You can save money by identifying the ideal rolling resistance for your truck tyres. Maurits Bloem, our Product manager Truck tyres, is pleased to explain exactly how this works.
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Steer axle tyres: what do you look for?
The steer axle is an important position on a truck. After all, it is directly influenced by ever move of the steering wheel. It is thus good to know what you must look out for when buying steer axle ty...
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Which rim accompanies a specific truck tyre?
Selecting the best truck tyre is one thing, but how do find the most appropriate rim? After all, you want to avoid situations where the rim is unable to bear the load you are transporting. Or where the...
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Tyre pressure trucks & trailers
Would you like to know the ideal tyre pressure for your truck or trailer? We would like to tell you everything about the correct tyre pressure.
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