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February 7, 2025 3 minutes to read
February 7, 2025 3 minutes to read

Jack Kazmierski
Jack Kazmierski Editor-in-Chief, Fleets & Mobility

Long haul fleets have specific needs, and these SmarWay verified tires are worth a closer look.

Whether travelling from province to province or across North America, long haul fleets need tires that can tackle countless miles while maximizing fuel efficiency and offering fleet operators long tread life and retreadability options.

Below, we offer a brief look at a few notable options available for commercial truck fleets looking for long haul tires that tick many of the boxes fleet professionals consider important.

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Sailun SDL70

The Sailun SDL70 combines a wide 240 mm footprint, deep 30/32nds tread, and 3PMS certification to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency and longevity. Real-world tests show it outperforming many Tier 1 brands in both mileage and fuel savings, making it a top choice for your fleet.
The Sailun SDL70 combines a wide 240 mm footprint, deep 30/32nds tread, and 3PMS certification to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency and longevity. Real-world tests show it outperforming many Tier 1 brands in both mileage and fuel savings, making it a top choice for your fleet.

DATA:

  • Position: Drive
  • Available sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5
  • Number of retreads: 3
  • Is it SmartWay Verified: Yes
  • Available as a wide base single: No
  • Ply rating: 14ply and 16ply
  • Tread depth: 30/32nds

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Double Coin RLB400

The Double Coin RLB400 is a closed should drive position tire with a tight tread block-to-void ratio that improves tread wear, as does the full30/32nds tread depth. The centre sipes in the tread block help grip the road surface, providing excellent traction and stability.
The Double Coin RLB400 is a closed shoulder drive position tire with a tight tread block-to-void ratio that improves tread wear, as does the full30/32nds tread depth. The centre sipes in the tread block help grip the road surface, providing excellent traction and stability.

DATA:

  • Position: Drive
  • Available sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5
  • Number of retreads: 3
  • Is it SmartWay Verified: Yes
  • Available as a wide base single: No
  • Ply rating: 14ply and 16ply
  • Tread depth: 30/32nds

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Rovelo RSL1-LF

The Rovelo RSL1-LF is a premium steer tire engineered to deliver long tread wear and superior handling characteristics. It boasts a wide footprint coupled with a 5-rib pattern, decoupling grooves, horizontal siping and four broad circumferential grooves that efficiently channel water away from the tire.
The Rovelo RSL1-LF is a premium steer tire engineered to deliver long tread wear and superior handling characteristics. It boasts a wide footprint coupled with a 5-rib pattern, decoupling grooves, horizontal siping and four broad circumferential grooves that efficiently channel water away from the tire.

DATA:

  • Position: Steer
  • Available sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5
  • Number of retreads: 3
  • Is it SmartWay Verified: Yes
  • Available as a wide base single: No
  • Ply rating: 14ply and 16ply
  • Tread depth: 19/32nds

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Yokohama BluEarth 109L (UWB)

The Yokohama BluEarth 109L and BluEarth 109L UWB are fuel-efficient trailer tires, engineered to withstand the rigours of close-quarters maneuvers. They BluEarth 109L features a modified stress control groove that resist shoulder damage from sharp turns and curbing, while an optimized tread pattern resists scaling in lateral slides.
The Yokohama BluEarth 109L and BluEarth 109L UWB are fuel-efficient trailer tires, engineered to withstand the rigours of close-quarters maneuvers. They BluEarth 109L features a modified stress control groove that resist shoulder damage from sharp turns and curbing, while an optimized tread pattern resists scaling in lateral slides.

DATA:

  • Position: Trailer
  • Available sizes: 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 11R24.5, 445/50R22.5
  • Number of retreads: 3
  • Is it SmartWay Verified: Yes
  • Available as a wide base single: Yes
  • Ply rating: 14ply for109L; 20ply for109L UWB
  • Tread depth: 12/32nds for109L; 12/32nds for109L UWB

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