BFNAT Adds Bandag Retread Line to OTR Offering

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s off-road tyre group is now selling Bandag Continuum retread materials specifically designed for OTR tyres. It is the first public integration of Bandag products into BFNAT’s commercial tyre sales efforts.

“Many OTR fleets don’t realise the value of their casings, which often are worth hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars,” said Shawn Rasey, executive director of OTR tyres for BFNAT. “Retreading them allows the fleet to further reduce its operating cost per hour.”

BFNAT said Continuum tread designs are available for conventional, low profile and foam-filled tyre casings, and 14 tread designs in 40 sizes are available for equipment used in construction, mining, logging, utility and marine port industries. Retread sizes are available ranging from 13.00-24 to 27.00-49 standard base tyres and 15.5-25 to 33.25-33 wide base tyres.