Tire and wheel technology has come a long way during the last 50 years, but it often is not viewed by fleet managers as being “high-tech.” The reality couldn’t be farther from the truth, especially now. There’s simply much more to tire and wheel technology today than just rubber, metal, and air.

According to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, modern tire technology blends a unique mix of chemistry, physics and engineering to give equipment users a high-degree of comfort, performance, efficiency, reliability and safety. In fact, many tires are custom-designed to meet the stresses and performance needs of a specific vehicle model or vocation.

The application of smart tire sensors, for example, now can provide real-time data to drivers and back-office systems, affording better inflation pressure maintenance for the loads being carried. New materials aimed at improving sustainability in the tire lifecycle from initial manufacture to ultimate end-of-life disposal.

Wheels are not left out, either. Advances in wheel design, metallurgy and composite materials, and corrosion resistant finishes are promising substantial improvement in fuel efficiency, lighter weight, and greater strength beyond that which fleets enjoy today.

Technology is allowing both tires and wheels to now seamlessly integrate into a connected, intelligent automotive ecosystem that promises to improve cost, durability, reliability and maintenance. Attend this session and learn from our panel of experts what advances fleet managers can leverage today to improve their tire and wheel maintenance costs and optimize their component performance