Bridgestone Launches Steer Tire For Commercial Trucking

Bridgestone has introduced its 83A™ Ecopia™ steer tire, engineered for commercial trucking fleets — long- and regional-haul service.

“Bridgestone engineered the R283A Ecopia steer tire to deliver the best combination of wear performance and fuel savings,” said Matt Loos, Director of Truck & Bus Marketing, Bridgestone Commercial. “Sophisticated fleets today measure tire performance based on the total life cycle.  The R283A Ecopia tire is an innovative solution that will help them maximize every mile.”

The company notes that it is designed to deliver 21 percent longer wear life and a three percent better rolling resistance. These performance gains are achieved through:

• IntelliShape™ sidewall design utilizes less bead filler volume, reducing tire weight and minimizing rolling resistance for enhanced fuel efficiency.
• An innovative tread compound that works with Bridgestone’s patented NanoPro-Tech™ polymer technology which limits energy loss and contributes to longer wear life, benefiting fleet owners by extending the life of the tire.
• A lower cap/base junction delays exposure to the base compound, reducing the occurrence of irregular wear and allowing tires to travel further between retreading and replacement.

The R283A Ecopia includes other casing features such as Bridgestone’s proprietary shoulder design that optimizes the footprint for long, even wear, and Fuel Saver Sidewall to reduce heat generation and energy loss.

It is EPA SmartWay® Verified and California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant. The tire is available now in the U.S. and Canada in sizes 295/75R22.5 and 11R24.5 and will be available in 285/75R24.5 and 11R22.5 sizes by April.

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