1. AMSA LIGHT TRUCK TIRES MARCH 2018

2. LETS TALK ABOUT LIGHT TRUCK TIRES !!

3. Ponder this….
What equipment type has the most amount of wheel positions within
your fleets out there?
In most, if not all, cases, it would be your
Light Truck fleet…

4. When did purchasing light truck tires get so complicated?
All Season / M&S
All Terrain
All Weather
Winter
Severe Service / Commercial
So many choices… so little time!
Let’s try and wade through this….

5. M&S RATING vs 3 PEAK MOUNTAIN SNOWFLAKE
M&S Rated
Multiple pockets or slots in at least one tread edge.
Edges of pockets or slots at angles between 35 and 90 degrees from direction of travel.
No tire testing required.
No regulation.
Use of M&S rating started in the 1950’s and simply indicated a lug tread design.
3 Peak Mountain Snowflake
Tightly regulated, must pass traction tests that indicate quantifiable, significant improvements in braking, acceleration and cornering over a baseline all season tire.
Rubber compounding retains elasticity at temperatures below 7 degrees Celcius.

6. All Season
Generally, a rib based design with symmetrical tread blocks.
Quiet, comfortable ride with reliable braking in wet and dry conditions in warm weather.
Harder rubber compound which starts to lose grip at 7 degrees C
Channels in the tread tend to clog with ice, snow and slush creating a slippery surface in winter
M&S rated

7. All Terrain Tires More aggressive tread design
Works on road with some off road capability as well
Better “bite” than an all season
Reasonably quiet on road with good steering response

8. All Weather Evolved from the All Terrain.
Aggressive tread design with softer compound and more siping.
Tread stays soft above or below 7 degrees C
3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rated

9. Winter Soft compound, heavily siped.
Superior braking and cornering with winter conditions.
Performs well in snow, ice, slush and cold dry asphalt
Doesn’t get along well with gravel
3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rated

10. Severe Service / Commercial
Aggressive tread block design
Harder compound with wider voids
Heavy duty construction
On/Off road capabilities
Durable

11. What is more important in your fleet?
ALL TERRAIN
ALL-WEATHER
ALL-SEASON
SEVERE SERVICE/
COMMERCIAL
WINTER
DURABILITY
WINTER TRACTION

12. Next Steps… Identify tire brands in the categories you want to test.
Testing… 1, 2, 3
Which tire brand works best in my fleet?
What tire(s) will satisfy my team?
What kind of an impact will this have on my tire budget?

14. How does this benefit my fleet?
Determines the right tire for your application.
Standardizes your tire choices in your light truck fleet.
Cost savings
Safety for your team
Peace of mind

15. Questions Thank you! Mike Mulligan Kal Tire 1-403-771-3438