Tie bars help control movement of the shoulder tread block for low rolling resistance and long even wear, while multiple cross-rib sipes help improve traction by slicing through water for a more solid grip on wet roads. Bridgestone’s Flexible Groove Fence partitions in the tire groove help dampen noise production.
Bridgestone also recently introduced its fuel-efficient R268 Ecopia premium all-position radial designed for regional and pickup-and-delivery applications. For more information, go to www.ecopiatrucktires.com.