Trailer tire

Apr 18, 2010

Bridgestone’s Firestone-brand FT455 Plus trailer tire is built for exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage. The tire is approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay-certified equipment and is ideal for fleets running California Air Resources Board (CARB)-compliant vehicles. The FT455 Plus is designed for free-rolling positions, including trailer axles, tag axles and converter dollies.

Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions
www.bandag.com
(800) 523-6366

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