Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, said its new Bridgestone-brand Greatec R125 wide base trailer radial is designed for low rolling resistance and increased payload.
The Greatec R125 is approved for use on EPA SmartWay-certified equipment and is ideal for fleets running CARB-compliant vehicles, the tire maker said.
The tire uses several irregular wear-fighting innovations for long, even tread life, including Bridgestone’s Equalizer Rib and Defense Groove designs to promote uniform rib wear and stress-relief sipes to absorb rib stresses.
Sidewall protector ribs on both sides fight curbing damage to protect the casing, according to Bridgestone. Should the protector rib on one side wear away, the tire can be flipped over for continued protection. The Greatec R125 uses casing-saving stone rejector platforms in each tread groove to help prevent trapped stones from pushing deeper into the tread grooves and piercing the belt layer, damaging the belts, and exposing them to rust, the company said.
The R125 also features Bridgestone’s patented Waved Belt design that balances stiffness and resiliency to provide a very strong, stable casing that, in turn, produces a stable footprint shape throughout the life of the tire. The T.I.P. (Turn-In Ply) design increases bead durability by removing the ply end from harm’s way, wrapping it around the bead bundle, Bridgestone said.
