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June 20, 2017 02:00 AM

Firestone intros wide-base on-/off-highway tire

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    Bridgestone Americas
    Firestone FS818

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched the Firestone FS818 wide-base radial truck tire for on- and-off-highway applications.

    The tire is designed for higher payloads, flotation and all-position use in severe service environments.

    The Firestone FS818 features special tread compounds to help resist cuts, chips, tearing and irregular wear, the company said, and is designed with a deep, self-cleaning tread pattern for aggressive traction and long original mileage. The stone rejector platforms in every groove offer stronger durability.

    "We recognized a need for a durable, hardworking tire that is versatile enough to perform in on-and-off-highway environments," said Sanjay Nayakwadi, director of product strategy, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.

    "The Firestone FS818 tire does just that, enabling fleets to haul higher payloads and tackle challenging service environments."

    Other features of the tire include:

    • Block sipes to provide solid grip on wet roads;
    • Four steel belts to extend casing life while providing protection from cuts and punctures;
    • Sidewall protector ribs to fight against cuts, snags and abrasions; and
    • Block design and edges optimized for the performance required in on/off highway environments.

    The Firestone FS818 tire is available in sizes 385/65R22.5, 425/65R22.5 and 445/65R22.5 and is backed by the Firestone 90-day Buy and Try Guarantee.

    For more information, visit the Firestone website.

     

     

     

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