New Bandag Brand Tread Design Meets Need for Regional and Over-the-Road Fleets BDR-HG offers a balance of added traction and long wear
MUSCATINE, Iowa(July 15, 2010) –Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, introduces the new Bandag-brand BDR-HG tread specially designed for regional and over-the-road fleets operating tandem-axle tractors. When used in the drive axle position, the new BDR-HG (Bandag Drive Regional – High Grip) tread promotes best-in-class traction both new and as the tread wears.
“Bandag BDR-HG is a problem-solver for fleet customers who operate in a variety of weather conditions,” said Chris Hoffman, Manager, TBR & Retread Product Marketing, BBTS. “A year-round tread, BDR-HG offers excellent performance for fleets who operate in snow, as well as those who move between wet and dry climates.”
The BDR-HG features an open-shoulder, and full-depth voids and sipes, which maintain a true lug throughout the life of the tread.
“Typically, when most treads wear, block edges become worn, sipes disappear and the lugs begin to turn into ribs, all which contribute to reduced traction. The new BDR-HG is designed to maintain its traction as it wears; keeping its grip on snowcovered routes and slushy terminals throughout its life, giving drivers the confidence to meet delivery schedules,” said Hoffman.
BDR-HG also offers exceptional tread wear. Proven tread compounding, deep tread and staggered blocks contribute to its long even wear.
For more information on Bandag BDR-HG, contact your Bandag dealer, contact your BBTS sales representative or visit www.bandag.com.
About Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions:
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, manufactures, markets and sells medium and heavy duty truck tires for the original equipment and replacement markets in the United States, and in Canada, through Bridgestone Canada Inc. Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton brand truck tires are available through more than 2,500 dealers and truck stops across the U.S. and Canada. In addition, through its Bandag brand, Bandag retreading dealers have access to industry-leading research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales expertise. This combination of new and retread product offering provides trucking customers with total tire solutions.