Radial Trailer Tires

Bridgestone introduces two new tires with OTR application

DALLAS — Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group (BCSG), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, introduced two new tires applicable to over-the-trucking operations.

The announcement of the new products came during a news conference at the Great American Trucking Show under way here though Saturday.

The Firestone brand FD695 PLUS drive tire is designed for optimum performance on tandem axle drive tractors in long-haul and regional operations, according to Bert Jones, manager of product marketing TRB, retread and OTR.

The GREATEC R125A wide base trailer radial is the newest addition to BCSG’s GREATEC over the road wide base tire lineup.

“With the latest fuel-efficient casing technology and proven low rolling resistance tread

and sidewall compounds, the FD695 PLUS offers rolling resistance that is among the

industry best,” Jones said. “Wear life isn’t sacrificed due to its cap/base tread compounding design and deep 26/32? original tread depth. Continuous shoulder ribs distribute weight and torque evenly to fight irregular wear, and they are coupled to an aggressive center lug tread design to provide solid wet traction. Selecting the right tire for the job helps our customers cut their cost per mile while meeting the technology requirements of the SmartWay transportation partnership.”

As with all Firestone products, the FD695 PLUS casing was designed with retreadability

in mind, Jones said.

“The FD695 PLUS casing, with four full steel belts and a steel body ply, can be

retreaded for either trailer or drive axle service for many more low cost miles,” Jones said.

The GREATEC R125A’s advanced technological design provides more payload, longer tire wear and reduces costs per mile, Jones said.

High-Speed Radial Trailer Tire Assembly, Spoked, ST205/75R14 ...

Eight-spoke rim, powder-coated for increased durability and long-lasting finish. Kenda Radial Tires feature double steel belting and full nylon plies for increased strength and product life. A computer-generated tread design and special tread compound create a smooth ride and increased traction in both wet or dry conditions. Tire Type: Radial, Tire Size: ST205/75R-14, Rim Size (in.): 14 x 5.5, Load Range: C, Load Capacity (lbs.): 1,760 @ 50 PSI, Rim Type: Spoked, Holes: 5, Bolt Circle (in.

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