Steer tires as all-position?
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05-13-2010, 01:17 AM
OK, here's the secret list
 "Verified Low Rolling Resistance Tires Based upon data provided by tire manufacturers and EPA testing and research, EPA determined that certain tire models can provide a reduction in NOx emissions and an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater, relative to the "best selling" new tires for line haul trucks, when used on all five axles on long haul class 8 trucks.* The options offered include both dual tires and single wide tires (single wide tires replace the double tire on each end of a drive or trailer axle, in effect turning an "18" wheeler into a "10" wheeler).* Low rolling resistance tires can be used with lower-weight aluminum wheels to further improve fuel savings. To date, EPA has verified the following low rolling resistance tires. *In order to be eligible for funding under the DERA, verified low rolling resistance tires must be specifically listed on EPA’s verified technology list. The following low rolling resistance tires are SmartWay verified when used on class 8, line-haul trucks: Bridgestone Steer* * R287A, R280, R250F, R260F, Drive*** M720, Greatec Trailer * R195, Greatec Trailer, Greatec R125, R197, S197 BF Goodrich Steer*** ST244 Drive*** DR 444 Trailer* TR144 Continental Steer*** HSL-2 (replaces HSL), HSR1 ECO plus, HSR2 ECO plus Drive*** HDL Eco Plus, HDL2 DL Eco Plus, HSR1 ECO plus, HSR2 ECO plus Trailer** HTL ECO PLUS, HTL1 Double Coin* Steer** Drive* Trailer**FT105 Dunlop Tire* Steer***SP384 FM Drive***SP456 FM Trailer**SP193 FM Firestone Steer***FS590 PLUS, FS507 Drive*** FD662 Trailer* FT455 PLUS Goodyear Steer*** G395 LHS Fuel Max, G399 Fuel Max, G662 Fuel Max Drive*** G305 LHD Fuel Max, G392 SSD, G305 Fuel Max AT Trailer** G316 LHT Fuel Max, G316 Fuel Max DuraSeal Michelin Steer** XZA3, XZA2, XZA1+, XZE, XZE2, XZA2 Energy, Drive*** XDA2+ Energy, XDA Energy, XDA3, X-One XDA, X-One XDN2, XOne XDA Energy, XDE2+, XDN2, XDE M/S Trailer** XTA Energy, XT1, X-One XTA, X-ONE XTE, XTE Toyo Tires* Steer*** M137, M154 Drive**** M657 Trailer** M127 Yokohama Steer*** RY617, 103ZR, 101ZL Drive**** 703ZL, TY517mc2 Trailer** RY587mc2, RY587 Hankook Steer*** AL07+, AL11 Drive*** Z35a, DL11 Trailer** TL01" Anyone had experience with these and did you notice any fuel savings? I have Michelin XZA3's on the steer and Goodrich DR444, my mileage stayed the same which the dealer says means the tires are more efficient because the old worn out ones had less resistance, one thing for sure, I'm very happy with them, they look like they are going to last a good long time, one friend got 400,000 out of his last set of 444's
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