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Continental Updates Barum Truck Range
performance together with good resistance to irregular wear. Unlike many of its competitors in the economy segment, all three tyres are suitable for retreading.
Dayton D500S and D600D are available in sizes 315/80 R22.5, 295/80 R22.5 and 315/70 R22.5, whilst the trailer tyre D400T is available in 385/65 R22.5.
As an added bonus, Dayton customers can profit from the expertise and knowhow of Bridgestone Partner, the independent network of truck tyre dealers and the exclusive suppliers of Dayton truck tyres in Europe.
Bridgestone’s commercial sales director Greg Ward was keen to stress that the Dayton range was not
aimed at large fleets and was positioned at a different end of the market.
He said: “Dayton allows us to engage with professional hauliers and certain fleets which might not be in a position to opt for our holistic Total Tyre Care package of premium support. The Dayton range delivers consistent quality drivers and meets fleet managers’ needs to get the job done safely and efficiently. We are confident that the range will provide us with a platform to communicate our premium Bridgestone proposition and create a first impression from which to build, whilst also meeting the needs of our Bridgestone Partner network.”
The CV Show 2016 at the NEC in Birmingham saw Continental presenting a selection of tyre brands from it’s portfolio, which will be further developed throughout 2016 and 2017.
affordable price. The 315/70 R22.5 BF200 R was previewed at the CV Show and will be available in June 2016 along with the drive-axle tyre BD200 R. Furthermore the 295/80 R22.5 BF200 R & BD200 R along
with a 385/65 R22.5 BT200 R trailer tyre will be available mid 2016.
The steer axle tyre BF200 R and drive axle tyre BD200 R, available since last year in size 315/80 R22.5, boasts both high mileage and consistent safety, thanks to the enhanced composition of the rubber compound and the redesigned pattern on the tread.
These robust, high- performance tyres offer a low-cost alternative for truck and bus operators. The tyres demonstrate
excellent service life and offer reliable handling in both regional distribution and long-distance applications.
Bridgestone Intros
New On/Off Road Range
Bridgestone has unveiled its latest range of On/Off tyres delivering outstanding performance, durability and mileage. The newly
developed Bridgestone M-STEER 001, M-DRIVE 001 and M- TRAILER 001 have been designed with the durability to perform in a wide variety of surface conditions from asphalt and gravel to sand
and mud, while demonstrating a high resistance to cutting, chipping and other forms of accidental damage. Bridgestone’s
new On/Off range delivers also excellent mileage as well as great traction and grip. This is key to meet the challenges of today’s operators, who drive more and more in mild and medium On/Off conditions such as those in construction and excavation works.
Harald Van Ooteghem, Senior Manager Truck & Bus Tyres Category Management at Bridgestone commented: “We are extremely proud of the new Bridgestone On/Off range. With their excellent mileage and
enhanced durability, these tyres not only deliver the performance you need when you need it most. They do so for even longer than ever before.”
The new On/Off truck tyre range is available with effect from April 2016 in sizes 315/80R22.5 for steer, 13R22.5 and 315/80R22.5 for drive and 385/65R22.5 for trailer axles, covering most common tyre sizes. Size 295/80R22.5 for steer and drive axles will be added to the offering later in the year.
Heading up Barum’s commercial vehicle tyre range is the 200 R series, a range of tyres for trucks and buses that offers high quality at an
Bridgestone Introduces Dayton Brand for Economy Segment
Bridgestone is promising to shake up the budget tyre segment with a brand new line-up of quality, good value truck tyres, courtesy of its Dayton range, which was unveiled on the Bridgestone stand at the CV Show.
Although the Dayton brand has
existing for many years in the car segment, the introduction of the new range for the truck sector, was seen as the equivalent of a new brand launch by Bridgestone.
The new range consists of three tyres: the D500S steer tyre, the D600D drive tyre and the D400T trailer tyre. All three tyres work together to offer price-conscious customers and operators the performance they need to get the job done.
The Dayton D500S Steer tyre features easy manoeuvering and a low-noise tread, while the tyre’s built-in stone ejectors and resistance to irregular wear add up to long tyre life. Meanwhile, the Dayton D600D Drive tyre is designed to handle well in wet conditions, give drivers grip when they need it most and a safe, comfortable ride throughout. M+S and 3-Peaks Alpine markings guarantee all-season performance, even on snow.
The Dayton D400T Trailer tyre has been designed to offer durable
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