More Miles = More Profit from Landsail Commercial Cargoblazers
Why Your Commercial Truck Needs Landsail Commercial Tires
What's Covered in this Blog:
- Landsail’s NEW Cargoblazer commercial tire lineup
- Choosing the right commercial tire for your truck
- How long do commercial truck tires last?
- Is retreading commercial tires worth it?
- Landsail’s 5+1 Casing Warranty for commercial tires
Commercial tire applications range from tires for trailers hauling heavy loads on highways to tires that provide grip and traction on rocks and gravel, and almost everything in between. They must be able to withstand heavy loads, and be durable enough to prevent punctures from job-site debris, as well as provide good handling and long wear on long highway drives. Tires represent a significant cost for commercial drivers and fleet owners, so fuel efficiency, low rolling resistance, and high mileage and durability are key features to look for when shopping for commercial tires.
The NEW Cargoblazers: Rugged, Durable and Cost-Effective
Landsail’s NEW Cargoblazer commercial tire lineup features commercial tires for the varied needs of commercial trucks, including All Position, Mixed Service, Open- and Closed-Shoulder, and Trailer applications, all designed and built for maximum durability, fuel efficiency, long wear, and performance on the job.
Cargoblazer AP360
Cargoblazer AP360 is a regional all-position tire designed for superior performance and durability. The tread pattern is designed to reduce wear, especially uneven wear, and improve control and handling performance, and special stone ejectors help protect the tire from damage or wear caused by stones stuck in the grooves. The Cargoblazer is constructed with the KTM5 tread compound, which provides well-balanced performance with an emphasis on high wear resistance for improved mileage, and low rolling resistance, for excellent fuel economy.
Cargoblazer CSD780
Cargoblazer CSD780 is a regional closed-shoulder drive tire built for ultimate durability and long tread life, with special tread features for increased traction on both wet and dry roads. The CSD780 is built with a four-belt reinforcement which improves load-carrying capacity, and enhances handling and endurance. This tire features the KTM6 tread compound, which offers well-balanced performance and low rolling resistance for excellent fuel economy.
Cargoblazer OSD550
Cargoblazer OSD550 is a regional open-shoulder drive tire with improved mileage and exceptional traction. The tread features an innovative block design for higher mileage, gripping edges for tackling tough terrain, and an open-shoulder design for traction and driving confidence in any season. The OSD550 is built with the KTM6 tread compound, which provides well-balanced performance with an emphasis on low rolling resistance for excellent fuel economy.
Cargoblazer TRL400
Cargoblazer TRL400 is a regional trailer tire designed to provide superior performance and durability in any condition. This tire features a wide and solid shoulder design to improve mileage and handling, inner tread grooves for protection against stone retention and damage, and an optimized footprint that promotes uniform wear and prolongs the service life of the tire, ensuring that you’ll get the most out of your investment. The TRL400 features the KTM6 tread compound, which provides well-balanced performance with an emphasis on low rolling resistance for excellent fuel economy.
Cargoblazer APM555
The Cargoblazer APM555 is a mixed service all-position tire built specially for durability. It features a KTM4 tread compound that provides well-balanced performance and chip resistance, and performs well on and off the road, and a tread design that offers exceptional traction in a range of conditions. The APM555 is complemented by solid, wide shoulder ribs which provide optimal operating stability and even tread wear for longer tread life and fuel efficiency.
How to Choose the Correct Commercial Tire for Your Truck
Drivers or fleet owners shopping for commercial tires will see many different types of tires available: All Position, Drive, and Trailer, for starters, and then there’s open-shoulder, closed-shoulder, and mixed service. So how do commercial drivers or fleet owners know which tire is best for their vehicle? Here’s some information to help you choose the right kind of commercial tire.
Commercial tires can be categorized by the position they’re used for on a vehicle.
- STEER TIRES: Steer tires are heavy-duty tires that are responsible for the steering and handling of semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. They are mounted on the front axle of the vehicle, and must carry the most weight.
- DRIVE TIRES: Drive tires are used on the drive position of trucks, and are responsible for transmitting the power of the engine to propel the vehicle. They also greatly affect the traction and handling of the vehicle, so choosing the right type of drive tire is important.
- ALL POSITION TIRES: All Position tires are used in regional, urban, and highway settings where vehicles often need to perform diverse functions. All-Position tires are particularly popular because they can be installed on three different axles, or positions (steer, drive and trailer), which can simplify tire inventory management and maintenance.
- TRAILER TIRES: Trailer tires are used on the trailer axle of commercial vehicles, such as trucks or semi trailers. A good trailer tire must have a high load-carrying capacity, provide good handling and traction on both wet and dry roads, and be constructed to withstand heavy braking and resist typical road damage.
Commercial tires can also be categorized into different types based on their design, construction, and intended use.
- OPEN-SHOULDER: Open-Shoulder tires are ideal for off-the-road mixed service truck drivers who encounter severe weather conditions and unstable or uneven terrain. The grooved, or “open” shoulders provide extra traction, and help prevent stones and debris from getting trapped in the tire tread, protecting against damage.
- CLOSED-SHOULDER: Closed-shoulder tires have a solid shoulder, which is a solid rib on the outside of the tread. These solid shoulder ribs give greater driving stability and handling, and make for an overall smoother tire, which reduces rolling resistance, tire wear and fuel consumption. Closed-shoulder tires are a great choice for trucks that mostly travel highways and paved roads.
- MIXED SERVICE: Mixed Service tires are designed for commercial or vocational vehicles that operate on both paved terrain and off-road surfaces such as mud, gravel and snow. Since they need to maintain good handling and durability both on and off-road, they are specially designed to be durable and perform well in a wide variety of environments.
Landsail’s Cargoblazer lineup offers regional Drive, All Position, and Trailer tires, with open-shoulder, closed-shoulder, and mixed service options. All of the Cargoblazers are designed with maximum durability and longevity in mind, along with specialized features designed for each type of application.
How Long Do Commercial Truck Tires Last?
The rule of thumb is 3-6 years, but most experts will tell you that how the tires are used, and how carefully they are maintained can make or break tire longevity. Miles driven, and conditions such as those faced by logging or mining trucks can wear tires down faster than highway use. Drivers and Fleet owners who carefully follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines for tire pressure, storage, and repair, and other guidelines can be fairly certain to get more life out of their tires than those who neglect regular and proper maintenance. Under certain conditions, tires may be retreaded and/or repaired, which can further extend their usability, however make sure to check regulations and manufacturer’s instructions on repairability and retreading.
Is Retreading Commercial Tires Worth It?
Retreading tires not only saves drivers and fleet owners money, but it also is more environmentally friendly. In fact, retreading saves the trucking industry in the US around $3 billion each year! Only rigorously quality-tested tires are eligible for retreading, and now most commercial tires are constructed to be retreaded eventually. Research done on tires has shown that retreading a premium tire twice can keep that tire on the road up to 500 percent longer than low-cost single-use tires on the market that are not retreadable.
Landsail's 5+1 Casing Warranty Has Commercial Drivers Covered
Landsail Commercial tires all include Landsail’s 5+1 Casing Warranty, a type of extended warranty for commercial tires that protects you beyond the tread life inclusions of a standard mileage warranty.
The 5+1 refers to how long the tire casing (the actual structural body of the tire) is warranted for after the initial retreading. In this case, it would be for five years and one retread.
Here’s the breakdown of the terminology:
5 = The casing is warrantied for five years
1 = The first retreading
This means that Landsail is guaranteeing the longevity of the tire for five more years beyond the tread life, and also backing the casing, which is the most valuable part of the tire. The 5+1 Casing Warranty is not typically offered free with a commercial tire purchase, and adds value because it enhances the durability of the casing, lowers the cost-per-mile for fleets (since retreading is much cheaper than buying a new tire), and increases sustainability by reducing waste.
Find out more about the Cargoblazers here, or download Landsail’s Commercial Product Magazine.