Michelin/Volvo study - the 'right tyre' can cut CV fuel costs by more than 10%
- 6th January 2012
Recently Michelin and truck manufacturer Volvo teamed up to study the influence of tyre and wheel-related factors on fuel consumption and found having the right tyres, tyre pressure and wheel alignment reduce consumption by up to 15%. Volvo notes this equates to a saving of as much as £6,650 per vehicle per year.
"We know that wheel alignment, tyre type and tyre pressure all have a major impact on fuel consumption," said Arne-Helge Andreassen, business area manager for tyres and wheel alignment at Volvo Trucks' Aftermarket department. "However, there is a lack of awareness in the transport industry about the importance of checking tyres and wheel alignment on both the truck and the trailer. At our dealers, we can help haulage companies check the entire combination and correct any problems. If everyone did this, it would have a significant impact on carbon dioxide emissions."
