New Drop-Deck Trailer Tire in Roadmaster Line Up

Roadmaster has announced a new tire specifically engineered to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers.

Called the RM272, it features a new tread design and compounding that, according to the company, “provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping.”

Roadmaster noted that when the tire was in development, it was “tested against three types of concrete surfaces to match difficult real-world conditions, including concrete with exposed limestone, and grooved bridge decking.”

“It’s one tough tire designed for one demanding application,” said Gary Schroeder, Director of Commercial Vehicle and OEM Sales for Cooper Tire. “Of all wheel positions, tires on a drop-deck trailer take some of the harshest punishment – often they don’t get replaced due to mileage, they get replaced due to tread damage, such as scrubbing or tearing. The new RM272 is designed to withstand these conditions and we believe this tire will be a top performer in the industry.”

The Roadmaster RM272 was also designed to ward off irregular wear and damage due to curbing. Thanks to the tire’s rounded footprint, pressure distribution is optimized along all the ribs, which helps prevent premature wear on the intermediate ribs.

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