Bridgestone Americas announced two new Bandag retreads, the Bandag DR 5.3 closed-shoulder drive pattern and the Bandag DR 4.3 open-shoulder drive pattern. This rounds out a trio of patterns (including the Bandag b799) that the company says are designed to balance dependable performance and affordability.

Features of the Bandag DR 5.3 closed-shoulder drive pattern described by the company include:

• Robust, solid shoulder for long tread life and uniform wear.
• Aggressive lug pattern for strong traction.
• Stone rejecters to help prevent stone drilling.
• Trusted, proprietary compound that contributes to durability and wear life.

Features of the Bandag DR 4.3 open-shoulder drive pattern described by the company include:

• Wide center rib for stability and even wear.
• Open shoulder that provides strong evacuation and traction in adverse weather conditions, along with a strong grip for chains.
• Trusted, proprietary compound to contribute to long, even wear and durability.