STOCKHOLM - Wheels and tires affect fuel consumption! That's the conclusion from the results of testing conducted with Volvo trucks and Michelin recently. More detailed again, the condition of the right rims and tires would save enough fuel to 14.5 percent. If you have this, it cuts CO2 emissions.
Spooring
Wheel and tire conditions that affect, among others, equilibrium (balansing), the angles keselerasan (spooring), wind pressure and friction resistance (rolling resistance). In this test, using two units of Volvo FH 4x2 truck with 13 liters and the engine produces 500PS power. The second truck pulled the trailer used to load 40 tons.
A truck driven by various combinations of conditions that are not suitable tires and air pressure are not the same. Meanwhile, another truck wheel alignment (spooring and balansing) optimal. Wind pressure is also fitted. So also with the type of tires.
Testing for two weeks of travel 1,000 km more. Analysis of data obtained, the difference in fuel consumption reached 14.5 percent.
Tire Selection
Selection of tires in accordance with the recommendation to cut vehicle fuel consumption is up to 11 percent. Proper tire pressure saves one percent, while the right wheel alignment saves 2.5 percent.
"All tests are in accordance with actual conditions. Nothing is added or subtracted. Consumption of fuel is wasted if the wheel alignment was not right. This applies to all vehicles," said Arne-Helge Andreassen, Business Area Manager for the tire and wheel alignment at the Department post-sale Volvo Trucks .
Economical fuel consumption directly reduces emissions. In Europe, commercial vehicles are accounted for 30-40 percent of total CO2 emissions produced by vehicles. Meaning, if you want to help preventing global warming, also considering the use of tires which those fit!
