Hauliers are being advised to take rolling resistance into account, when purchasing truck tyres at a time when time fuel prices remain stubbornly high.
HGVIreland.com, editor John Loughran has advised that rolling resistance is an important factor to consider in the context of a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) because it can have a significant impact on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and overall operating costs.
The higher the rolling resistance of the tyres, the more energy is required to keep the vehicle moving. This means that a truck with high rolling resistance tyres will require more fuel to travel the same distance as a truck with low rolling resistance tyres. This can lead to higher operating costs for the HGV owner or operator.
Reducing rolling resistance can be achieved through a number of measures, such as selecting tyres with lower rolling resistance, ensuring that the tyres are properly inflated, and minimizing the weight of the vehicle. By reducing rolling resistance, an HGV can achieve better fuel efficiency and lower operating costs, making it more competitive in the marketplace.
In addition to the economic benefits, reducing rolling resistance can also have environmental benefits. A more fuel-efficient HGV produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions, helping to reduce the vehicle’s carbon footprint and contributing to the fight against climate change.
Overall, rolling resistance is an important factor to consider in the context of an HGV because it can impact both the economic and environmental performance of the vehicle.
