Four areas in which you can reduce fuel and tyre costs

• Tyre Selection

  You can minimise your fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by using superior low rolling resistance tyres, developed using the newest technologies, and with no compromise on performance.

  Include also retreads in your tyre policy.

  Retreading extends the performance of new tyres, which means lower Total Tyre Life Cost. A long service life also means the most economical use of raw materials. And don't forget, retreading is recycling. And Ecopia retreads are made to the same high standards as Ecopia new tyres.

• Tyre maintenance

  Tyre pressure has a significant effect on fuel consumption and tyre life. A tyre which is 20% under-inflated will only last 75% of its service life.

  Bad tyre pressure management can wipe out fuel savings from low rolling resistance tyres. You need to check regularly to keep tyre pressure and mileage at the optimum level. Bridgestone recommends the Truck Point service network to deliver the tyre service you need. Bridgestone’s service policies have customised recommendations for optimum tyre maintenance.

• Vehicle characteristics and maintenance

  You can often lose the benefits of good tyre selection and maintenance through vehicle characteristics and bad maintenance. You should look at engine type, air flow equipment and axle alignment.

• Driving Conduct

  Ecodriving courses, combined with a policy of encouraging eco-friendly driving behaviour and backed up by measurements from an onboard vehicle management system, are the best way to control driving style. Drivers who have taken an Ecodriving course use an average of 5 to 10% less fuel*. Which is better for the environment and your costs. *

  *Source: Ecodrive.org