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Bandag Tread Designs Enhance Fuel Efficiency

Published Thursday, March 01, 2001

Bandag Inc's new FuelTech Drive and FuelTech Trailer tread designs, with Bandag's new Synergy low-rolling-resistance rubber compound, may change some perceptions of the fuel efficiency of retreads. In a SAE Type II fuel test, conducted by an independent testing facility, FuelTech Drive and Trailer designs statistically met or exceeded the energy-efficient performance of the XDA2 and the XT-1 new tires by up to 1.6%. Bandag has developed technology enabling retread designs to provide favorable fuel performance without sacrifices in traction and treadwear normally associated with fuel-efficient tire products. FuelTech Drive is offered in 24/32nds tread depth and features ...

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