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Which truck tires are the most fuel-efficient?

Peter Mijnheer

03-02-2026

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The most fuel-efficient truck tires are those with low rolling resistance, tailored to the correct axle position, the type of transport, and actual usage conditions. The EU tire label rates fuel efficiency for truck tires on a scale from A (most fuel-efficient) to E (least fuel-efficient).

What determines the fuel consumption of truck tires?

Fuel is one of the largest cost items in transportation. Many carriers are therefore looking for ways to structurally reduce fuel consumption. One of the most underestimated factors in this regard is truck tires. Choosing the right tires can significantly reduce fuel consumption, thereby directly contributing to lower costs and reduced CO₂ emissions.

Fuel consumption is primarily influenced by:

the tire’srolling resistance
the tread pattern
the rubber compound
tire pressure
the application (highway vs. city driving)

Of these factors, rolling resistance is by far the most important. When a truck is driving, the tire continuously deforms at the point of contact with the road surface. The more energy lost during this process, the higher the rolling resistance and the more fuel required to propel the vehicle. Tires with low rolling resistance are designed to minimize that deformation.

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