Bridgestone Expands Firestone Ag Lines
Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas Inc., announced the expansion of its Maxi Traction and Radial Deep Tread 23° tire lines "to meet the demands of next-generation John Deere tractors."
Unveiled during the recent Commodity Classic 2026 show, the new tire sizes "were developed in parallel with John Deere’s latest tractor advancements, giving farmers confidence in selecting proven Firestone Ag performance," according to Bridgestone officials.
"The portfolio now extends to RCI Group 50, with the largest size, VF480/95R54, measuring 90 inches tall and rated to carry 16,100 pounds," officials say.
The Radial Deep Tread 23° tire is designed to enhance "lug-to-soil contact to help deliver consistent, dependable traction. The Maxi Traction, commonly paired on front applications, is engineered for optimized wear performance, long service life and enhanced load-carrying capability."
Select sizes will also be available with very high flexion (VF) technology to help farmers carry more load at lower inflation pressures – "enlarging tire footprint, improving traction and helping manage soil compaction in the field."
“This expansion takes our most established row crop fitment and carries it forward,” says Bill Durivage, senior agricultural product strategy manager, Firestone Ag. “By strengthening load capacity and incorporating our VF technology, we’re ensuring the tires continue to support the performance, efficiency and soil management expectations of today’s tractors.”
The new sizes will be available beginning May 1, 2026.