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SmartWay certified drive tire
The FD695 PLUS drive tire, made for tandem axle drive tractors in long-haul and regional operations, features a cap/base tread compounding design and deep 26/32-in. tread depth. The tire has continuous shoulder ribs to help distribute weight and torque evenly. The tire can be retreaded for either trailer or drive axle and is certified by […]
May 31, 2011
Business
Bridgestone Bandag announces price increase
Truck and bus radial tire prices have increased 12 percent, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions announced recently regarding both the Bridgestone and Firestone brands. Kurt Danielson, the tire maker’s president, says the cost of raw materials and rising energy costs “have made a price increase of this level unavoidable.”
February 11, 2011
Business
SmartWay verified long-haul tires
The GSL213 long-haul steer, the first GT tire to receive SmartWay verification from the EPA, has a pattern designed to resist irregular wear and extend mileage, the company says.
December 10, 2010
Business
All-position, regional tire offers open shoulder
Continental’s HDR1 features irregular wear resistance, long mileage and an open shoulder for regional applications. The HDR1 offers 28/32nds of tread depth and a cut and chip resistant compound. The tire also features the company’s technologies that are designed to reduce stones getting caught in the tire’s casing. The HDR1 can be used as an […]
November 5, 2009
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