摘要: |
IF the tread is the face of the tire, the casing is the heart that makes it live. That's how Phil Mosier, Cooper Tire manager of commercial tire development, sees the importance of the casing. "Tread pattern and the cost of the tire get a lot of attention from fleet managers," Mosier said. "But it's the casing that is often the unsung hero in a commercial tire. It's the foundation of the tire and what allows you to receive multiple retreads. It's the true driver in lowering your overall cost of ownership. I always advise fleets to look at the tire, then look even closer at the foundation of the tire-the casing." |