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New Ultra-Durable Bridgestone Brand Radials For Refuse and Severe-Service Trucks

Nashville, Tenn. (March 7, 2007) – The new Bridgestone M860 all-position on/off-highway radials deliver outstanding tread life, durable beads and sidewalls plus legendary Bridgestone brand retreadability. M860 radials are engineered for refuse and other severe-service trucks, and can carry extremely heavy loads, even at sustained 65-mph highway speeds.

M860 uses a wider tread and a wider casing that spreads the load over a larger area, distributing footprint pressure for longer tread life. This wider design also means M860 can haul heavy refuse loads, up to 20,000 lb on steer axles.

M860 is engineered for superior bead durability and tire life. Its 2-ply nylon plus 1 steel chafer helps strengthen the bead area, even under high brake heat and heavy loads. To protect the casing, thick abrasion-resistant sidewall ribs fight curbing damage. If one set of the protector ribs is worn away, the tire can be flipped for continued protection.

The M860 tire uses a tough tread compound to resist cuts, chips and tears, promoting outstanding wear for start-stop driving that’s typical for refuse pickup routes and other severe-service hauling.

To enhance casing life, stone rejector platforms in the center grooves help prevent trapped stones from pushing into the tread grooves and piercing the belt layer, which can damage belts and expose them to rust. designed with a special angle to combat stone retention that can lead to casing damage and loss of retreadability.

The ultra-durable on/off-highway tire uses four steel belts and an all-steel casing so it can be retreaded for any axle position.

And for excellent traction, M860 uses computer-designed blocks and notches to bite into soft surfaces.

For more information on the new Bridgestone M860 on/off-highway radial, ask your Bridgestone truck tire representative, contact any Bridgestone dealer, call 1-888-694-0469 or visit www.BridgestoneTruckTires.com.

About Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC:
Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.

For a downloadable image of the tire; please visit: http://www.bridgestonetrucktires.com/us_eng/press/tire_images.asp