FIRESTONE DRIVE TIRE
Coming out of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group, the new Firestone-brand FD695 Plus drive tire is said to be built for "exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage." It’s approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-certified equipment. It’s also California Air Resources Board (CARB)-compliant.
The FD695 Plus is primarily aimed at tandem-axle tractors in long-haul and regional operations.
With what are said to be low-rolling-resistance tread and sidewall compounds, the FD695 Plus also has a deep 26/32? original tread depth to limit wear. Continuous shoulder ribs distribute weight and torque evenly to fight irregular wear, and they’re coupled to an aggressive center lug tread design to provide solid wet traction, the company says.
The FD695 PLUS casing was designed with retreadability in mind, with four full steel belts and a steel body ply. It can be retreaded for either trailer or drive axle use.
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