Firestone launches regional truck tyre range

Enliten is now present in Firestone-branded products, with the Bridgestone technology featuring in the latest Firestone on-road regional truck tyre range. The line-up consists of the FS424 steer axle tyre, FD624 for the drive axle and FT524 trailer fitment, tyres that Firestone describes as “combining value for money with reliable performance.” All three, it adds, are “engineered to reduce both total cost of ownership and environmental footprint for fleet operations” thanks to generational improvements in mileage and fuel efficiency.

Internal tests indicate mileage is up to 20 per cent better compared with predecessor line-up the FS422Plus, FD622Plus and FT522Plus, reducing cost per mile by as much as ten per cent in certain steer/drive/trailer tyre size combinations. Firestone also credits the new range with better fuel efficiency thanks to rolling resistance that’s up to 15 per cent lower than the prior generation tyres. The tyres are 3PMSF marked and have “competitive” wet grip EU label results for “year-round dependability.” And thanks to Bridgestone’s retreading solutions, truck fleets and tyre buyers can also easily extend their tyre life and further reduce their total cost of ownership.

Expanded line-up

According to Firestone, Enliten technology is behind the new tyres’ longer wear life and optimised fuel efficiency. Used for the first time in a Firestone regional on-road tyre range, Enliten optimises total cost of ownership for truck fleets and accelerates their own sustainability journey. “The Enliten tyre technology platform is Bridgestone’s innovative approach to tyre development, combining cutting-edge technologies to provide maximum safety and outstanding tyre performance for drivers, while improving the sustainability characteristics of the tyre,” Firestone comments.

The new Firestone regional truck tyre range will be available in six additional sizes as part of an expanded line-up. The first sizes arrive in the market from September 2023 and the remaining will follow over the course of next year. The range will replace the current Firestone Plus line-up.

Aiming to be best choice in mid-segment

“Truck fleets need tyres that combine year-round reliability with a reduced total cost of ownership – especially in today’s climate,” comments Waqqas Ahmad, commercial sales director, Bridgestone EMIA. “Leveraging Enliten for the first time, we’ve directly addressed these real-world customer needs to develop a new Firestone truck tyre range that aims to become the best choice in the mid-segment. Available in a wide range of sizes, the FS424, FD624 and FT524 are a landmark range for both the Firestone brand and cost-conscious fleets looking for the smart tyre choice.”