Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group (BCSG), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is introducing the new Firestone brand FD695 PLUS drive tire. The FD695 PLUS is approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-certified equipment and is suited for fleets running California Air Resources Board (CARB)-compliant vehicles. The FD695 PLUS is designed for optimum performance on tandem axle drive tractors in long-haul and regional operations, according to the manufacturer.
With the latest fuel-efficient casing technology and low rolling resistance tread and sidewall compounds, the FD695 PLUS is said to offer rolling resistance that is among the industry best. Its cap/base tread compounding design and deep 26/32 in. original tread depth. Continuous shoulder ribs distribute weight and torque evenly to fight irregular wear, and they are coupled to an aggressive center lug tread design to provide solid wet traction.
The FD695 PLUS casing was designed with retreadability in mind. The casing, with four full steel belts and a steel body ply, can be retreaded for either trailer or drive axle service.
