Cut Fleet Costs With Our Tyres, Says Continental
Although 2009 promises to be a challenging time for UK truck fleet operators, Continental is convinced that possibilities remain for fleets to counteract rising financial pressures. The company comments that the selection of the right tyres from the outset. for instance, has been proven to have a considerable influence on operator running costs.
“Our new HTR 2 trailer tyre or HTL 1 Ecoplus make an important contribution to reducing costs in the transport sector,” states Geert Roik, senior vice president Research & Development, OE Truck Tyres at Continental in Hanover, Germany. The economy achieved by vehicles and fleets is influenced heavily by tyre rolling resistance, but as each fleet operator knows from experience it is difficult to determine the influence of tyres on fuel consumption – many external factors, such as the weather, driving styles and different loads play a part.