New Bridgestone truck tire introduced

March 16, 2005

Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) has introduced its Bridgestone M850 On/Off-Highway truck tire.

"The deep tread all-position radial is engineered to promote long tread life for flatbed haulers, dumps and other demanding delivery and hauling jobs to and from construction sites," say BFNT officials.

Among other features, the M850 contains a large footprint for enhanced weight distribution and a block/rib tread pattern for "long, even wear on a variety of road surfaces."

It comes in two sizes, 11R22.5 and 11R24.5, and boasts an H load rating.

The tire was officially unveiled today at the ConExpo-Con/Agg construction show in Las Vegas, Nev.