When it comes to your tires, trailer tires do the heavy lifting. In addition to bearing the brunt of the load, trailer tires aid in safe braking and providing stability. So what are the best trailer tires for semi-trucks?
Trailer tires present one of the greatest opportunities to save.
By selecting trailer tires with excellent fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance, you can save hundreds every year. In fact, large carriers like C.R. England use fuel-efficient trailer tires to reap substantial savings for their fleets.
Here are the very best trailer tires for semi-trucks to take your dollar further.
Best Trailer Tires for Semi-trucks
BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T
BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T Trailer tires combine long tread life and excellent fuel efficiency to save you in the long haul.
Here are a few ways the BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T trailer tire saves you money.
Go Farther
- Shoulder decoupling grooves with micro sipes fight wear and tear for fewer tire changes.
- Multiple retread lives maximize the tire life span and keep you running longer.
Less Time at the Pump
- Sidewall compounds promote fuel efficiency without compromising wear, saving you big on fuel. (1)
High Performance Year-round
- Pass-thru groves shoo out water to maximize grip and promote control in all weather conditions.
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Michelin X® Line Energy™ T2
Michelin’s most fuel-efficient dual trailer tire(2), the Michelin X® Line Energy™ T2, was crafted to save you on fuel.
Here’s how the Michelin X® Line Energy™ T2 cuts your fuel costs.
Save on Fuel
- Unique tread compounds keep the casing temperature low to ultra-fuel efficiency.
Combat Wear
- A dual compound tread promotes flexibility and actively fights wear and tear.
- Micro sipes on rib edges help prevent irregularities in the tread.
Excellent Traction
- Better wet-stopping traction when new and worn than two leading competitor tires. (3)
- Micro sipes create biting edges for an excellent grip.
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Many carriers underestimate the opportunity to save on fuel through quality trailer tires. The BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T and Michelin X® Line Energy™ T2 trailer tires offer outstanding fuel efficiency to help you cut costs, proving them as the best trailer tires for semi-trucks.
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(1) Based on internal rolling resistance tests using ISO 28580 test method comparing the BFGoodrich® TR144 vs BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T tire in the 275/80R22.5 LRG size. Actual fuel saving results may vary, and may be impacted by many factors, to include road conditions, weather, environment,
(2) Based on internal rolling resistance tests using ISO 28580 test method using comparable line haul trailer tires in tire size 295/75R22.5 LRG for the MICHELIN® X® Line Energy T2 tire
(3) All tires eventually wear out and should be replaced. Based on internal wet braking tests starting from 60 mph (97 kph) on asphalt, measuring peak Mu, using new tires and tires buffed to 6/32nds tread depth, in tire size 295/75R22.5, the MICHELIN® X® LINE ENERGY T2 tire outperformed the Continental EcoPlus HT3 tire by 29% when new and 49% when worn and the Goodyear Fuel Max® LHT® tire by 9% when new and 11% when worn. Actual on-road results may vary. (Note: Peak Mu is a measurement of maximum traction.)
