Bridgestone Rolls Out New Firestone Steer Tire

Bridgestone Americas Inc.'s new Firestone FS592 steer tire has been designed for long-haul and regional fleets and contains Bridgestone's ENLITEN technology.

"The ‘set-it-and-forget-it' workhorse tire is designed with an additional 32nd of tread depth and a wider footprint to deliver more removal miles than its predecessor while maintaining a trusted, durable tread pattern," say Bridgestone officials.

The FS592 comes in four sizes and is EPA SmartWay-certified.

"Bridgestone’s next-generation ENLITEN technology unlocks greater levels of performance, along with an enhanced focus on sustainability, enabling us to make Firestone’s best tire even better,” says Steve Hoeft, president, Commercial Truck Group, Bridgestone Americas. “With the new Firestone FS592, we’ve improved several aspects while staying true to the foundation of its predecessor, the FS591. The FS592 tire is a testament to Bridgestone’s commitment to developing innovative products and advancing mobility, even when it means reimagining a proven formula.”

The new Firestone FS592 will officially replace the FS591 and "builds upon its predecessor’s reputation for durability with new features that reinforce reliability and long-lasting value."

Features include 17% longer tread life than its predecessor; a casing engineered with Bridgestone's ENLITEN technology "to deliver added durability, greater retreadability and improved rolling resistance;" and special defense grooves and an optimized shoulder rib "to help control wear balance and combat against tearing. Additionally, the tread design features five ribs engineered to deliver enhanced wear across various applications."