Bridgestone Europe introduced two new truck tyres

Bridgestone Europe has responded to the strict European emission levels by introducing two new truck tyres onto to the market.

According to Irish Trucker, the two new truck steer-axle tyres R249 EVO and R297 EVO, have been introduced to the market in anticipation of increased front axle load for trucks. This increased front axle load is due to the addition of new clean technologies such as SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) which are set to meet with Euro V and VI emission regulations. The new tyres will according to Bridgestone provide operators with an environmental asset without affecting safety, durability and cost efficiency.

The R249 EVO highway tyre and R297 EVO regional tyre are designed to carry a load of 8 tons per axle in the 315/70R 22.5 size and 7.5 tons in size 315/60R 22.5. The Bridgestone R297 EVO is currently the only regional tyre able to carry 8 tons per axle. The new tyres which have all the benefits of the standard load index range also has through Bridgestone’s innovation in applying its Waved Belt and Turn-in Ply Bead technologies given the tyres increased durability and support for higher load capacities.

Bridgestone has met the highest standards of manufacture with giant truck manufacturers, Volvo, Renault and Scania already using them. Bridgestone tyres have a reputation for providing superior handling, steering and wet safety combined with an unbeatable total cost per kilometre.

(Source: Transport Weekly)