Commercial Truck Tires in Newfoundland: A Fleet Buyer’s Guide

Choosing commercial truck tires in Newfoundland is about more than finding the lowest price per tire. Fleets must consider traction, casing strength, tread life, vehicle position, road conditions and overall cost per kilometre.

Newfoundland trucks regularly encounter wet highways, gravel roads, steep grades, construction sites and rapidly changing weather. A commercial tire that works well for highway hauling may not be the right choice for a dump truck operating on gravel or around job sites.

True North Tires supplies commercial truck tires for Newfoundland fleets, trucking companies, contractors, dump trucks, trailers and heavy equipment operators.

Choosing Drive, Steer and Trailer Tires

Commercial tires are engineered for different wheel positions.

Drive Tires

Drive tires require strong traction and a durable tread pattern. They are commonly used on highway tractors, dump trucks, construction vehicles and other powered axles.

Popular drive-tire options available through True North Tires include:

• Landlux LDX218 11R22.5
• Seyoun TWO1 11R22.5
• Seyoun TWO01 11R24.5
• Sailmax SD378S 11R22.5
• Boto BT957 in select 19.5-inch sizes

The correct choice depends on annual kilometres, road surface, load, traction requirements and budget.

Steer Tires

Steer tires are designed to provide predictable handling, even wear and stability. Because irregular steer-tire wear can affect handling and operating costs, inflation pressure, alignment and front-end maintenance are especially important.

Boto BT926 commercial tires are available in popular 225/70R19.5 and 245/70R19.5 sizes for compatible applications.

Trailer Tires

Trailer tires must handle heavy loads while resisting irregular wear and damage. The Jusbest AW787 11R22.5 is an 18-ply trailer option positioned for fleets that want practical commercial performance at a competitive baseline price.

Why Tire Weight and Width Matter

Two tires with the same printed size are not necessarily constructed the same way.

The Landlux LDX218 11R22.5 is approximately 9.7 inches wide and weighs about 145 pounds. The additional physical mass and substantial tread package help explain why it is positioned as a long-life, cost-per-kilometre option.

The Seyoun and Sailmax 11R22.5 drive tires are approximately 9.3 inches wide and weigh around 125 pounds. That still represents a substantial amount of rubber compared with many commercial tires in the market, while keeping the initial purchase price lower.

Tire weight alone does not guarantee performance. Compound, casing design, tread depth, inflation, alignment and operating conditions all influence service life. It is still a useful specification when comparing physically different tires in the same nominal size.

Calculate Cost Per Kilometre

A lower purchase price does not automatically mean a lower operating cost.

To estimate tire cost per kilometre, divide the purchase price by the expected service life:

Cost per kilometre = tire price ÷ kilometres of service

The Landlux LDX218 has a reported average service life of approximately 160,000 kilometres when properly maintained and used in a suitable application. Actual mileage depends on load, inflation, alignment, rotation practices, road conditions and driving style.

For a high-mileage fleet, a longer-lasting tire can deliver better value even when its initial price is higher.

Commercial Tire Pricing for Newfoundland Fleets

True North Tires offers baseline commercial pricing, with better pricing potentially available based on quantity, purchasing frequency and fleet demand.

Commercial options include 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 225/70R19.5 and 245/70R19.5 tires. Additional sizes may also be available by request.

We can help compare:

• Initial cost
• Expected service life
• Drive, steer or trailer position
• Highway versus vocational use
• Tread design
• Fleet purchasing volume
• Delivery requirements

Get a Newfoundland Commercial Tire Quote

True North Tires is Newfoundland owned and operated. We supply tires for owner-operators, trucking companies, contractors and commercial fleets throughout Newfoundland.

Visit TrueNorthTires.ca, email info@truenorthtires.ca, or call or text 709-714-1901 for current availability and fleet pricing.

Prices, inventory and delivery availability are subject to confirmation.