Bridgestone is boosting tyre performance with its new MasterCore V-Steel M-Traction Deep. The VMTD tyre is only the start and Bridgestone will embed high technology into new tyre designs for smaller machines.
The VMTD 27.00R49 is for 100tonne class haul trucks. After months of testing in real-life conditions, the company said the VMTD has a 10% longer life than similar tyres, partly because of its dual-sidewall structure, combined with narrow grooves in the tread pattern
There is a 10% increase in load capacity, delivering a 2% boost in tonnes/km, making it a high-productivity tyre and it will be available from June 2026, according to Bridgestone.
Meanwhile, for 2027, Bridgestone will be introducing its new V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU) tyre in 35-inch size – specifically for 60tonne class rigid dump trucks. It features a new tread pattern with slopes and centre grooves to release debris quickly and minimise heat generation.
Importantly, Bridgestone continues to significantly improve its tyres’ data-collection capabilities to ensure the best possible analysis of performance for a fleet owner. Tyre pressure, heating and GPS details are only a sample of the information that critical sensors gather, making Bridgestone tyres a data-collection solution and not just rubber on the ground.
