Bridgestone introduces two Bandag treads for drive applications
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
Bridgestone releases all-position retread for refuse applications
Bridgestone Americas has announced the launch of its new Bandag BRM3 retread. The Bandag BRM3 retread, which features a proprietary compound and advanced tread design, is engineered to deliver a balance of long wear, durability and traction and is designed to be used as an all-position tire in the refuse industry, the company said. “Bridgestone continues
A truck tire conversation with Bridgestone Commercial
Bridgestone recently released the R283A Ecopia steer tire, and I had the chance to stop by the Bridgestone booth at TMC to learn about the new tire that tackles both improved rolling resistance for fuel efficiency and increasing wear life for reatreadability, a tire feat that is no small task.
Watch: Bridging tire efficiency and durability—a conversation with Bridgestone Commercial
Bridgestone recently released the R283A Ecopia steer tire, and I had the chance to stop by the Bridgestone Booth at TMC to learn about the new tire that tackles both improved rolling resistance for fuel efficiency and increasing wear life for retreadability, a tire feat that is no small task. In addition, retreads continue to play
Bridgestone launches Ecopia steer tire
Bridgestone Americas has introduced its latest tire option, the Bridgestone R283A Ecopia steer tire for long- and regional-haul service. The steer tire features new Bridgestone technologies, and the company says it can offer a superior combination of wear life and fuel efficiency. “Sophisticated fleets, today, measure tire performance based on the total life cycle,” said Matt
Bridgestone Commercial launches Dayton commercial truck tires line
Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, unveiled an all new line of Dayton commercial truck tires. The new line consists of eight new Dayton patterns that doubles the product coverage of the former lineup to meet the diverse needs of small fleets and owner operators in a multitude of trucking segments, according
Bridgestone Americas tube business plant celebrates 50 Years
Bridgestone Americas Tube Business (BATB), based in Russellville, Ark., celebrated 50 years of manufacturing inner tube products and supporting its local community as a business partner and community member. The facility produced its first butyl inner tube on Oct. 24, 1964, manufacturing 14,650 units per day. Fifty years later, the plant has the capacity to produce
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduces new Bandag B799
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions recently introduced the Bandag B799 tread product, a procure retread tread stock for the Bridgestone M799. According to the tiremaker, the new tread design offers solid traction and a deep tread depth that promotes long wear life for mild on/off-highway, regional haul and pick-up and delivery applications. “The B799 meets the needs
Bridgestone launches Firestone FS561 regional, P&D steer tire
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions introduced the Firestone FS561, an on-highway, all-position radial tire recommended for steering applications in regional and pickup and delivery use. The FS561 features are designed to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling, common occurrences in high-scrub applications, according to Bridgestone. “The new FS561 is built for demanding environments, with features such
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Learning Center expands course options
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions (BCS) has expanded the dealer network training programs in its BCS Learning Center to better accommodate today’s diverse learning styles. Courses are now available in e-learning, mobile learning, performance-based, active instructor-based and mentor options. “Studies show that adult learners must practice, perform and receive feedback on skills in order to most successfully