Bridgestone Americas is to debut three new off-the-road tyres at CONEXPO-CONAGG in Las Vegas next week: the 27.00R49 Bridgestone MasterCore V-Steel M-Traction Deep (VMTD), the 24.00R35 Bridgestone V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU), and the Firestone Multi Block T.
The tyres will headline the Bridgestone Off-the-Road booth, which will showcase a wide range of premium and intelligent tyres for applications including cranes, graders, haulers, and loaders.
“These three new tyres underscore our relentless focus on delivering premium products that help our customers operate more efficiently,” said Rob Seibert, President, Off the Road, Bridgestone Americas.
“Each tyre is engineered to deliver optimal performance in the most demanding environments, extending tire life, reducing downtime, and lowering total cost of ownership, helping our customers move more with less.”
Headlining the Bridgestone booth is the all-new Bridgestone MasterCore VMTD 27.00R49 for 100-ton haul trucks like the Cat 777, Volvo R100 and Komatsu HD785. The new tyre leverages the company’s proprietary MasterCore technology, helping deliver superior traction and longevity specifically on challenging surfaces.
Key benefits of the Bridgestone MasterCore VMTD include a+14% deeper tread over the conventional Bridgestone VMTP tyre, designed for performance on difficult terrain. A durable sidewall structure combined with narrow grooves in the tyre’s tread pattern design helps deliver 10% longer tyre life.
Through MasterCore technology, the MasterCore VMTD provides a 10% boost in load capacity and 2% more TKPH compared to its predecessor, driving productivity with every trip.
With the introduction of the MasterCore VMTD tyre and its traction-based tread pattern, Bridgestone now offers two tread patterns in the 27.00R49 tyre segment. The other is the rock tread pattern of the Bridgestone MasterCore V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU), launched in summer 2025. The MasterCore VMTD will be available to fleets in June and offered in four compound options: standard, cut resistance, ultra cut resistance, and heat resistance.
At the show, Bridgestone will showcase the new three-star VRDU tyre in the 24.00R35 size. Engineered with a rock tread pattern, the tyre is specifically for rigid dump trucks, extending the hauling benefits of larger VRDU sizes to quarry applications. It is the second three-star product offered by Bridgestone in the large tyre segment.
Built with a 3-star rating for higher load demands, the new VRDU tyre features a stronger cord, enhanced casing structure, and an improved tread pattern design, resulting in a 15% increase in TKPH compared to its predecessor. The new casing structure of the VRDU provides more than 8% greater load capacity than the two-star Bridgestone VRQP tyre.
The three-star VRDU features a new tread pattern with slopes and centre grooves, which enhances wear life and minimises heat generation. The new size of the VRDU will be available in 2027 and will replace the Bridgestone VRQP tyre in the company’s portfolio.
Designed for articulated dump trucks and wheel loader applications, the new Firestone Multi Block T radial tyre is built to deliver higher cut resistance for an enhanced tyre life. The Firestone Multi Block T is the latest addition to the Firestone portfolio and will replace the Versabuilt AP, marking a new chapter in the brand’s storied 125-year legacy of durable and reliable products.
Built with strategically placed tie bars to minimise damage from debris, a strong steel cord, and advanced tyre compounds, the new construction tyre offers 10% more cut resistance versus the Versabuilt AP tyre. It is constructed with 10% deeper tread depth and a new tread block design with biting edges to provide uncompromising grip on challenging terrain.
The Firestone Multi Block T is designed for greater application versatility and easier tyre management to help reduce overall operational costs. The Firestone Multi Block T will be offered in five sizes (17.525, 20.5R25, 23.5R25, 26.5R25, and 29.5R25) and available this summer.
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