Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has released its first tire designed specifically for long- and regional-haul auto haulers.
The M749 drive radial tire includes Bridgestone’s patented WavedBelt design, which minimizes belt stress at the edges and preserves casing durability while reducing casing growth, the company said. The tire also includes tie bars to control movement of the shoulder tread block for low rolling resistance and long, even wear.
“The M749 comes in a new size unique to the Bridgestone lineup – 295/60R22.5,” says Bert Jones, manager, product marketing, TBR, Retread and OTR, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions. “This new product is built to withstand the carrying capacity demands of the auto-haul segment while also maintaining the maximum sustained speed necessary when traveling long stretches of highway.”
The M749 also features multiple cross-rib sipes to improve traction by slicing through water for a solid grip on wet roads and flexible groove fence partitions in the tire groove to dampen noise production.
