Virginia International claims Continental tyre savings 29 November 2012

Independent long-haul logistics company Virginia International Logistics says it is making "significant fuel savings" with Continental tyres.

The firm reckons it has saved 1,800 euros in the past six months by running the tyres across half its fleet, and is now in the process of moving all remaining vehicles onto Continentals.

Having originally made the switch in October 2011, director James Cole says he has no intention of turning back, citing excellent wear rates as an additional benefit to the cost savings.

"We have been thoroughly impressed by the wear rates across all the Continental tyres in our fleet, particularly on the steer tyres," comments Cole.

"Given our specialisation in long-haul logistics, running highly reliable tyres is a must. The fuel savings offered by the Continentals together with their durability simply makes good business sense," he continues.

"We now look forward to testing the latest Continental HD Hybrid tyres on our new Volvo and Scania vehicles," he says, adding that the truck trio is being purchased for its 30th anniversary.

The Volvo truck is a new FH 16-750, while the Scanias are a new R560 and a restored Scania 143-450.

Cole says the firm is gradually moving its entire fleet of 65 trucks and 300 trailers to Continental tyres, using a majority of new tyres (HSR2 and HTR2) as well as a number of ContiRe retreaded tyres on its trailers.

Initial trialling of the HD Hybrid drive tyre is progressing well, he says.

Author
Brian Tinham

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