Bridgestone Commercial Truck Tires

Guide to Large Truck Fuel Economy for a New Millenium

	FUEL ECONOMY AND YOUR TIRE INVESTMENT
	Introduction Resources Theory vs. the Real World
	WHAT CONSUMES FUEL?
	Speed Effects Load Effects
	TIRE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUEL BILL
	Tread Effects Casing Effects Inflation Effects
	CONFIGURATION EFFECTS
	Axle Positions ROI: Tractor Tires vs. Trailer Tires
	WHAT EFFECT CAN FUEL-EFFICIENT TIRES HAVE?
	CONCLUSIONS
	CONDUCTING FUEL ECONOMY TESTS
	Short-term Testing
	"REAL WORLD" FUEL ECONOMY TESTING
	Long-term Testing
	RECOMMENDATIONS
	TESTING MATERIALS
	HELP For DRIVERS
	Q & A About FUEL ECONOMY