New Bandag brand trailer tread promotes long tread life
The new Bandag-brand B197 trailer tread design, patterned after the Bridgestone brand R197 trailer radial, is built for long life, combining innovative compounding and a classic straight-rib tread design. The tread is available in 210mm, 220mm and 230mm sizes.
New longer mileage steer radial from Bridgestone Bandag
The new long-wearing Bridgestone-brand R287A steer tire from Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions delivers superior tread wear and mileage for low cost per mile in regional and long-haul applications, according to the company. The radial, which is approved for use on EPA SmartWay-certified equipment and is California Air Resources Board compliant, features a side groove structure that acts similar to a “shock absorber,” helping prevent shoulder edge wear from spreading to the ribs, the company said.
New Bridgestone, Bandag warranty extends coverage for premium products
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) is introducing an extended warranty for its premium truck tires and casings, increasing the coverage period for seven years and three retreads. The exclusive new limited warranty covers the company’s best-selling Bridgestone-brand premium commercial tires and casing when retreaded with the Bandag process.
Bandag offers new spread axle trailer tread design
Bandag Inc. will offer BTL-SA, Bandag Trailer Linehaul – Spread Axle, tread in the North American market.
Firestone’s new FD694 drive radial truck tire rolls into long-haul, regional applications
The Firestone FD694 drive tire is currently available in a 295/75R22.5 size and will soon be available in three additional sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, and 285/75R24.5.
Penske, Bridgestone extend technology, sustainability partnership
Bridgestone and Penske Truck Leasing have renewed their strategic partnership agreement to test, develop and deploy Bridgestone technology and mobility solutions for the commercial segment in the U.S. and Canada with a focus on more cost-effective and sustainable results for fleets. As part of the agreement, Penske will also remain a preferred customer of Bridgestone
Bridgestone adds to Ecopia line with long-haul steer tire
Bridgestone Americas is expanding its fuel-efficient Ecopia commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the all-new Bridgestone R213 Ecopia tire. The new tire is engineered to reduce operating costs by delivering ultra-high fuel efficiency, the highest ever offered on a Bridgestone long-haul steer tire, in combination with significant improvements in wear performance, the tire
Bridgestone launches Firestone Direct mobile vehicle service
Bridgestone Americas has launched Firestone Direct mobile vehicle service for car owners and fleet operators. The company says Firestone Direct brings the capabilities of the company’s 2,200 Bridgestone retail operations automotive service centers directly to vehicle owners’ homes or workplaces. The new offering uses custom-designed and specially-equipped vans operated by certified technicians to perform a
Hyliion appoints two new senior vice presidents
Hyliion Holdings Corp. has appointed two new senior vice presidents to the company: Matthew Loos as senior vice president of marketing and Bobby Cherian as senior vice president of sales and supply chain. Loos, who will oversee the company’s strategic marketing initiatives, comes to Hyliion most recently having been vice president of marketing and sales
Fear of tire wear doesn’t have to be a path to the Dark Side
If there’s one thing trucking publications like to harp on, it’s taking care of your tires so you can be sure you’re getting the most out of them. Hopefully, at one time or another one of these columns has brought about the inspiration to go have a look at those tires yourself. And, maybe, particularly
