FLEETS

Bridgestone builds out its OTR product line

Bridgestone Americas has expanded its Firestone VersaBuilt All Traction (AT) radial tyre product line. Designed primarily for loaders and graders, the new Firestone VersaBuilt AT 14.00R24 tyre is engineered to provide improved traction, versatility and dependable performance in a variety of environments, helping deliver improved productivity on the job site

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 The addition of the 14.00R24 tyre rounds out the existing Firestone VersaBuilt All Traction offering

The addition of the 14.00R24 tyre rounds out the existing Firestone VersaBuilt All Traction offering

PRESS RELEASE: "The addition of the 14.00R24 tyre rounds out the existing Firestone VersaBuilt All Traction offering and complements the total portfolio of radial off-the-road products with the durability you expect from the Firestone brand," said Tim Netzel, director of marketing, off-the-road (OTR), Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO).

The VersaBuilt AT line is designed for improved traction with increased tyre life. All sizes feature a heavy-duty all-steel casing and a SideArmor sidewall that deflects stones and debris to help protect against cuts and punctures. Additionally, a self-cleaning tread pattern allows for more traction in soft and muddy surfaces.

Other key features of the Firestone VersaBuilt AT tyre line include:

•             A non-directional pattern to promote even wear over time;

•             A tough, proprietary compound for long wear life and cut-resistance; and

•             An open-shoulder design to provide additional traction.

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