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Bridgestone OTR Product Guide 17.1 06 28 2017 PDF
Bridgestone OTR Product Guide 17.1 06 28 2017 PDF
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Welcome,
Second, the tires are now in order by TRA code, with a separate
section for Radial and Bias tires. All tires for a tread pattern now
appear in one place.
Third, there is a Specialty Tire section for select radial and bias tires.
VFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VSWAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 RL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VL2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5
V KT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 RLS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5
V UT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6
V RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ST MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
V RL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
V LT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
V M T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
VJT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
S PE C I A LT Y T I R E S
V TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
V E L S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 VGT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9
V E L SL.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 VH S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9
V M T P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 VS B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
V M TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 VS J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
V RD P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 VCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
V REP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 VCH D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
V REV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 VCH R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
V RL S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 VCH S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
V RP S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 VRLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
V RQ P.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 VS DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
VZ T P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 VS MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
VZ TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 RL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
V LTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 E LS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
VSN T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 ST MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
VSN L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 RR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
VSD L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VSD R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VSDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VSM S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
VSM S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
M AC H I NE S UM M ARY
MACHINE ROCK ROCK EXTRA INDUSTRIAL
TRACTION ROCK ROCK DEEP
EXTRA DEEP DEEP SMOOTH & OTHER
RLS
VELS
VELSL
VMTP
VMTS
VRDP
DUMP TRUCK VFT VMT
VREP
RIGID VHS VRF
VREV
VRLS
VRPS
VRQP
VZTP
VZTS
VKT
GRADER VSW
VSWAS
VUT
RL
FG VJT RLS DL
STMS
VKT VL2 VLTS VSDL
LOADER / DOZER VSMS
VSW VLT VSNL VSDR
VSMS2
VUT VMT VSNT VSDT
VTS
VKT VLT
SCRAPER
VUT VRL
STMS
VSNL VSDL
UNDERGROUND VSMS
VSNT VSDT
VSMS2
ELS2
RL
CONTAINER STMS
HANDLER VCH
& VCHD
INDUSTRIAL VCHR
MACHINES VCHS
VRLS
VSMS
RR
VGT
FG VHS
OTHER RL VRLS
VUT VSB
VSDL
VSJ
BRIDGESTONE SPECIFICATION CODES METRIC SIZE CONVERSION CHART
Each Bridgestone off road tire has its own specification METRIC SIZE EQUIVALENT SIZE OPTIONAL SIZE
EARTHMOVER
40.00R57 ** up to 74
17.5R25 * up to 16
20.5R25 * up to 24
** up to 28
25/65R25 ** up to 32
23.5R25 * up to 24
** up to 32
26.5R25 ** up to 32
29.5R25 ** up to 34
29.5R29 ** up to 40
33.25R29 ** up to 44
33.5R33 ** up to 44
37.5R33 ** up to 48
33.25R35 ** up to 44
37.25R35 ** up to 48
37.5R39 ** up to 52
40.5/75R39 ** up to 54
15.5R25 * up to 16
17.5R25 * up to 16
20.5R25 * up to 24
** up to 28
23.5R25 * up to 24
** up to 32
26.5R25 * up to 24
LOADER ** up to 36
29.5R25 * up to 28
** up to 34
29.5R29 * up to 34
35/65R33 * up to 36
35/65R33 ** up to 42
45/65R45 * up to 50
45/65R45 ** up to 58
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VFT E-2 RADIAL
V-STEEL F-TRACTION •N
on-Directional Tread Pattern
•E
xcellent Flotation and Traction in Soft Soil or Mud
SNOW
V S WA S G-2 RADIAL SERVICE
V-STEEL • Excellent performance in deeper snow, minimizing the need for chains
SNOW WEDGE
• Specially designed to minimize stone retention and stone throw
ALL SEASON
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esigned for year round use and very capable in gravel and soft,
sandy conditions
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SNOW
VSW E-2, G-2, L-2 RADIAL SERVICE
‡ = For use on semi drop center rim only, not for use on Flat Base Rim.
++ = Mobile Crane use; U.S. DOT approved for On-Highway use
† is LI/SS
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VKT E-2, G-2, L-2 RADIAL
V-STEEL K-TRACTION •D
irectional Tread Pattern
•C
ut Resistant Tread Design for Even Wear
‡ = For use on semi drop center rim only, not for use on Flat Base Rim.
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V-STEEL •N
on-Directional Tread Pattern
ULTRA TRACTION
•S
elf-Cleaning Tread Design
•E
xceptional Traction and Flotation
•L
ighter Weight provides Superior Maneuverability and Fuel Consumption
V-STEEL •O
ptimized Tread Pattern for Even Wear
ROCK FAST PREMIUM
•C
ooler Running in High Speed - Long Haul Applications
•U
ltra-Durable Casing
•E
xceptional Stability, Superior Riding Comfort, and Optimum Traction
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VRL E-3 RADIAL
V-STEEL R-LUG •R
ock Service Pattern
•D
urable Casing Design Resists Fatigue
•T
ough Lug Pattern for Excellent Traction and Cut Resistance
•S
uitable for Rocky or Gravel Surfaces in Mines, Quarries
and Construction Sites
V-STEEL L-TRACTION • Innovative Tread Lugs expand and compress to provide powerful traction and
self-cleaning capability
•L
arge Contact Footprint provides Excellent Traction, Flotation and Rider
Comfort
8
VMT E-3, L-3 RADIAL
V-STEEL M-TRACTION •N
on-Directional Tread Pattern for Even Wear
•N
ormal-Depth Tread features Strong Resistance to Heat Buildup
•E
xcellent Traction in a Variety of Conditions
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VJ T L-3 RADIAL
V-STEEL J-TRACTION • Provides smooth, stable ride across rugged environments while resisting cutting
damage
• Unique vertical-column center tread blocks minimize vibration for operator comfort.
• Double-reinforced tie bars reduce friction to help prevent irregular center block
wear and extend tread wear
V-STEEL •D
esigned for Stability and improved Ride
TRACTION
AND STABILITY •S
tone Rejectors reduce stone retention
•S
elf-Cleaning Tread Design
•D
esigned Primarily for Wheeled Loaders
10
VELS E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL E-LUG S •D
eep Non-Directional Rock Tread and Sidewall Protection
•S
pecial Compounds Provide Exceptional Wear and Cut Resistance
•S
uited for Abrasive Roads, such as Rocky, Gravel or Packed Surfaces
SMA LL
TUBELESS
18.00R25 2* E2A E-4 419281 791 63 64.6 20.3
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TUBELESS
37.00 R 57 2* E3 A E-4 4 24 5 87 6 ,095 97 133.4 41.1
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VMTP E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL •P
remium Deep Tread Delivers Exceptional Tread Wear
M-TRACTION PREMIUM
•E
xcellent Lateral and Side Traction Performance
•S
pecial Compounds for Exceptional Wear and Cut Resistance
12
VMTS E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL M-TRACTION S •E
xceptional Side-Slip Resistance
•N
on-Directional Tread Design ideal for Muddy or Soft Surfaces
•W
ear Resistance for Longer Tread Life
•S
elf Cleaning Tread Design
V-STEEL •E
xtra-Deep Tread Design Extends Tire Tread Life
ROCK DEEP PREMIUM
• I ncreased Air Chamber Capacity Results in Longer Life
and Lower Operating Temperatures
•E
xtra-Deep Rock Tread with Sidewall Protectors
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VREP E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL ROCK •L
ow Heat Generation
E-PREMIUM RADIAL
•E
xceptional Tread Life
•U
nique 2-Stage Lug Design for Stability
•S
uitable for 100 Ton Rigid Dump Trucks Running at High Speeds
which can cause Extreme Heat Buildup inside the Tire
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VRLS E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL R-LUG S •U
nique Non-Directional Rock Service Tread Pattern provides
excellent traction
•E
xcellent Haulage Performance on Rock, Gravel, or Packed Earth
•S
pecial Compounds Provide Excellent Wear and Cut Resistance
for Long Tread Life
•R
ock-Deep Tread for long life and Sidewall Protectors for additional
protection
SMA LL
TUBELESS
14.00R25 3* E2A E-4 263419 427 49 55.2 15.4
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VRPS E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL ROCK •U
ltra-Durable Casing for Extra-long Tread Life
PREMIUM SERVICE
•L
ow Heat Generation
•R
ecommended for use in Copper, Iron, Gold, Coal and other Mines
that require Extra Protection Against Tire Wear, Cuts and Punctures
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VRQP E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL ROCK •S
pecially developed for Mid-Sized Rigid Dump Trucks working
QUARRY PREMIUM in Quarries and other Tough Operations
•E
xtra-Deep Tread for Longer Tire Life
•R
einforced Shoulder Design for Reduced Sidewall Damage
V-STEEL •O
ptimized Tread Pattern for Exceptional Traction
Z-TRACTION PREMIUM
•E
xtra Sidewall Protectors to Reduce Rock Cuts
•E
xtra-Deep Tread Blocks Maximize Wear Life and Cut Protection
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VZTS E-4 RADIAL
V-STEEL L-TRACTION S •E
xcellent Traction on Rocky, Gravel, and Packed Earth Surfaces
in Mines, Quarries and Construction Sites
•D
eep Tread for Extra-Long Tread Life
•S
elf-Cleaning Tread Design
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VSNT E4/L4 RADIAL
SMA LL
TUBELESS
26.5R25 MS DE2 E4/L4 423971 1,234 72 70.0 27.0
V-STEEL N-LUG •E
xcellent Performance in Severe Rock Applications
•D
urable Heavy-Duty Casing
•M
ulti-Purpose Loader Operations
•R
ock Pattern Design offers Outstanding Traction, Stability and Comfort
•S
idewall Protection reduces Cuts and other Damage
•G
ood for Load and Carry Operations (consult your Bridgestone Representative)
SMA LL
TUBE TYP E
14.00R20 2* D2A L-4 157376 361 43 47.1 14.2
LARG E
TUBELESS
35/65R33 2* D2A L-4 429277 2,281 79 81 .7 34.6
GIAN T
TUBELESS
45/65R45 2* D2A L-4 429855 4,825 95 1 07. 5 44.2
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VSDL L-5 RADIAL
V-STEEL D-LUG •E
xtra-Deep Tread and Shoulder Protection offer Cut
and Impact Resistance, Stability, and Ride Comfort
GIAN T 45/65R45 2* D2A LAC L-5 422843 5,484 141 1 07. 5 44.2
TUBELESS 50/65R51 2* D2A L-5 428053 7,992 161 120.9 50.3
55.5/80R57 2* D2A L-5 422568 13,544 158 147.2 54.9
60/80R57 2* D2A L-5 430229 15,200 149 155.6 58.7
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VSDR L-5 RADIAL
V-STEEL
• Premium, Rigid Pattern with Extra Long Wear Life
SUPER DEEP RADIAL
• Improved Cut Resistance
V-STEEL •E
xcellent Traction on Moderate to Severe Conditions
SUPER DEEP TRACTION
•E
xtra-Heavy Duty 1* and 2* Radial Casing Designs
•E
xtra-Deep Tread for Excellent Traction, Comfortable Ride,
Superior Cut Resistance and Long Tread Life.
•W
ide Tread helps Minimize Sidewall Cuts
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VSMS L-5S RADIAL
SMA LL
TUBELESS
18.00R25 2* D2A L-5S 422282 1,092 106 65.9 20.2
V-STEEL •E
xtra-Deep Tread for Severe Conditions
SMOOTH TREAD
•E
xtra Heavy Duty 2* Radial Casing Design
MINE SERVICE 2
•S
idewall Design Improves Cut Resistance by 30% and Service Life
by 5% compared to Bridgestone VSMS which also helps lower operating cost
SMA LL
TUBELESS
26.5R25 2* D2A L-5S 4604 1,777 120 69.9 27.7
LARG E
TUBELESS
29.5R29 2* D2A L-5S 4605 2,449 132 79.1 31.2
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FG L-2 BIAS E X C AVAT O R
R-LUG •N
on-Directional Pattern for Outstanding Rough Terrain Traction
•S
pecial Compounds to Resist Cutting
•E
xceptional Cut Resistance
•D
esigned for Operating on Rock, Coal and Earth Surfaces
SMA LL
TUBELESS
17.5-25 16 D2A L-3 425605 268 37 52.9 17.1
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VL2 E-3, L-3 BIAS
R-LUG S •D
eep Non-Directional Tread Pattern
•S
pecial Compounds to Resist Cutting
•E
xcellent Self-Cleaning Tread Design
•D
esigned for Operating on Rock, Coal and Earth Surfaces where
Serviceability and Tread Cutting are Problems
SMA LL
TUBELESS
26.5-25 26 D2A L-4 3551 1,068 84 70.3 27.6
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DL L-5 BIAS
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STMS L-5S BIAS
• Designed for Severe, Rocky Surfaces, such as those in Open Pits and Quarries
GIAN T
TUBELESS
45/65-45 58 D2V L-5S 422657 6,681 146 107.5 45.1
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VGT RADIAL
• Designed for Fire and Rescue Vehicles, Military Vehicles, and Mobile Cranes
VHS RADIAL
V-STEEL •S
pecially Designed for High Speed Mobile Crane Service
HIGH SPEED SERVICE
•N
on-Directional Tread Pattern
•S
mooth Wearing, Low Noise, Low Vibration Tread Pattern
•U
.S. DOT Approved for On-Highway Use
SMA LL
TUBE TYP E
385/95R24 ++ 3* N/A Crane 421790 315 29 53.4 15.1
GIAN T
TUBELESS
36.00R51 † 2* E3A E-2 430280 4,564 55 122.4 40.0
++ = Speed Rating E
‡ = Speed Rating F
†= off highway use only
29
VSB RADIAL
• Suitable for both Gravel and Hard Parked Surfaces like Paved Roads
SMA LL
TUBELESS
14.00R25 L N/A Logging 3360 363 27 53.7 15.2
V-STEEL JAMAL •D
esigned for Fire/Rescue and Military Trucks
•U
nique Tread Design ensures Maximum Flotation and Traction
•D
esigned for Operating on Desert or Soft Ground, as well as Paved Roads
SMA LL
TUBELESS
21.00R25 E-7 419362 741 28 68.0 23.2
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VCH IND-3 RADIAL
V-STEEL •S
trong Resistance to Puncture and Sidewall Damage
CONTAINER HANDLER
•D
eep Tread Heavy Duty Radial Construction
DEEP
for Container Handler Applications
•F
eatures Extra-Long Life, thanks to a Unique Tread Compound
and Smooth Wear Due to Optimized Contact Pressure
SMA LL
TUBELESS
16.00R25 2* IDU Industrial 422053 633 68 59.1 17.1
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VCHR IND-4 RADIAL
SMA LL
TUBELESS
16.00R25 2* IDU Industrial 431810 625 63 59.2 17.1
LARG E
TUBELESS
18.00R33 3* IDU Industrial 424064 1,104 86 73.1 19.4
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VRLS IND-4 RADIAL
SMA LL
TUBELESS
16.00R25 2* IDU Industrial 423203 613 57 60.3 17.6
LARG E
TUBELESS
35/65R33 2* IDU Industrial 429872 2,720 120 81.7 34.6
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VSMS IND-5 RADIAL
SMA LL
TUBELESS
18.00R25 2* IDU Industrial 423785 1,100 105 65.9 20.2
RL IND-3 RADIAL
SMA LL
TUBELESS
21.00-25 40 IDU Industrial 424789 1015 52 68.9 22.4
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ELS2 IND-4 BIAS
SMA LL
TUBELESS
18.00-25 40 IDU Industrial 422894 853 84 66.3 20.3
LARG E
TUBELESS
18.00-33 36 IDU Industrial 423645 973 84 73.9 20.3
SMOOTH TREAD MS • Extra Deep Tread for Maximum Life and Exceptional Cut Resistance
SMA LL
TUBELESS
18.00-25 40 IDU Industrial 422231 1,083 106 65.9 20.5
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RR C-1 BIAS
ROAD ROLLER • Smooth Tread is specially designed for Compacting Road Materials
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A BBREVIATI ON T R EA D P AT T ERN PAGE
DL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D -L U G .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
EL S2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E -L U G S2 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAS T G R IP ...................................................................................... 24
RL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R -L U G .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 , 34
RL S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R -L U G S ......................................................................................... 25
RR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R O A D R O L L E R .................................................................................. 36
VEL SL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L E-L UG S L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VGT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L G -T RA CT ION .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
VL 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -L U G 2 ......................................................................................... 25
VLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L L -T R A CT ION S .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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VRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L R -L UG .................................................................................. 8
VRL S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L R -L UG S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 33
VSDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L D -L UG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 33
VSDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L SU P E R DE E P ROCK .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VSN L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L N -L UG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
VSN T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V -S T E E L N -T RA CT ION .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To the extent
Off Road Tire Limited Warranty - effective: january 1, 2012 that the provisions of any applicable legislation expressly replace, eliminate,
amend or prohibit any term or terms contained herein, such term or terms
LIMITED WARRANTY shall be accordingly replaced, eliminated, amended or extended, as the
case may be, in accordance with such legislation.
The following warranty contains certain rights and obligations
that pertain to Bridgestone and Firestone branded off-the-road LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS - ALL OTR TIRES AND TUBES
(OTR) tires. Please review these rights and obligations carefully.
All OTR tire and tube warranties are subject to the following exclusions:
DEFINITION 1. Tires purchased more than 60 months from the date of manufacture.
This Limited Warranty covers all Bridgestone and Firestone branded OTR 2. Tires for which alternative warranties or guarantees
tires as designated in Bridgestone and Firestone OTR product listings (price have been negotiated.
books and catalogs). It does not include, among others, agricultural tires, 3. Tire used under chains. BATO does recognize that in many
aircraft, light construction tires, or tires marked “NA” (not adjustable). applications tire chains provide enhanced tire protection and
may extended tire life. In these cases, BATO may extend special
ELIGIBILITY negotiated warranties. Please consult your BATO Off Road Tire
Division representative for details.
Every OTR tire bearing the name Bridgestone or Firestone and with a
complete serial number molded in the sidewall is warranted to be free from 4. Damage resulting from misuse, improper mounting, misapplication,
manufacturing defects within the manufacturer’s control. If an examination use of non-approved rims, improper inflation, overloading, running flat,
by an authorized Bridgestone or Firestone OTR representative shows that misalignment or imbalance of wheels/rims, defective brakes or shock
any such tire failed as a result of manufacturing defects, it will, at the option absorbers, abuse, willful damage, oil, chemical action, fire or other
of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), either be repaired at no externally-generated heat, use of studs, water or other material
charge, or a credit will be issued toward the purchase price of a replacement entrapped inside the tire, vehicle damage or road hazards (such
tire, being a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone OTR product. This credit as rock cuts, punctures, cut separations, impacts, flex breaks).
will be determined by applying the lesser of the percentage of remaining 5. Claims for irregular wear or rapid tread wearout are not covered
tread depth (RTD%) and the maximum age based credit shown in the by this limited warranty.
following chart. 6. Any tire which is operated above its ton-mile-per-hour (TMPH)
or Tonne-kilometer-per hour (TKPH) rating.
Amount of Credit to Customer for Manufacturing Defects
7. Tires mounted with non-approved tubes or o-rings.
100%
8. Used, Repaired, or Retread tires.
Maximum
Credit
100% NO CREDIT DUE 9. Any modifications to the tire (added butress shoulders,
80%
90% Maximum
Credit regrooving, relugging, etc.) void all warranties.
80%
Maximum Credit %
65%
70%
Maximum
Credit
10. Any material added to the tire (tire fill, sealer, balancer, etc.)
50%
60%
Maximum is not covered by this limited warranty and will not be
Credit
50% 35%
Maximum
compensated for in case of credit being issued for the tire.
40% Credit
30%
20%
Maximum
11. Use of a solid type fill (such as urethane) voids all warranties.
Credit
20% CreditCredit
Based Based on Actual
on Actual Percentageof
Percentage
NotNot
of Remaining
Remaining Tread
to exceedMaximum
to exceed Maximum Credit
Credit
TreadDepth (RTD%)
Depth (RTD%) 12. Any costs associated with the repair of tires are not covered unless
10%
previously approved by BATO.
0%
0 6 12 24 36 48 60 > 60 13. Costs of mounting and balancing following pro-rated replacement
months months months months months months months months
customer service
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otrcustomerservice@bfusa.com