Under-inflated tyres reduce fuel efficiency
Under-inflated truck tyres are costing hauliers thousands of pounds in extra fuel, according to manufacturer Michelin. The tyre-maker has launched a campaign to alert drivers to the potential costs of under-inflated tyres and although it is mainly aimed at car drivers, Michelin says the same principles apply to trucks. Michelin's researchers say truck tyres under-inflated by 10% reduce fuel efficiency by 1.5%. Under-inflated tyres are dangerous as well as uneconomical, adds the tyre maker.
