Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, has introduced the new Bridgestone-brand Greatec R125 wide base trailer radial for low rolling resistance and increased payload.
The R125 is approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-certified equipment and is ideal for fleets running California Air Resources Board (CARB)-compliant vehicles.
This tire uses several irregular-wear-fighting innovations for long, even tread life. Bridgestone's patented Equalizer Rib and Defense Groove designs promote uniform rib wear for longer mileage. Stress-relief sipes absorb rib stresses for even wear. Tough sidewall protector ribs on both sides fight curbing damage to protect the casing. Should the protector rib on one side wear away, the tire can be flipped over for continued protection. The 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 R125 benefits from Bridgestone's patented Waved Belt design that balances stiffness and resiliency to provide a strong, stable casing that, in turn, produces a stable footprint shape throughout the life of the tire. The TIP (Turn-In Ply) design increases bead durability by removing the ply end from harm's way, wrapping it around the bead bundle, promoting a stronger, more resilient bead.
For more details, visit www.BridgestoneTrucktires.com. To obtain information on becoming a SmartWay fleet, access www.epa.gov/smartway.