Introducing Bridgestone R197
Innovative tire technologies give R197 trailer radials superior fuel efficiency
and long, even tread wear, making it ideal for fleets who prefer the proven performance and reliability of dual assemblies. The new R197 is another
of Bridgestone’s Real Answers for trucking’s hardest-working fleets –
like yours.

NEW R197 ultra-low
rolling resistance
Fuel-efficient tread design
Promotes low rolling resistance for superior fuel
economy and low cost per mile.
Thirsty cross-rib sipes
Improve wet traction by slicing through
water for a solid grip on wet roads.
Stress-relief rib sipes
Fight irregular wear along main ribs by
absorbing rib edge stresses in the footprint.
Offers even wear for higher mileage.
Greater tread volume
Wider ribs put more rubber in contact with the road
for exceptional removal mileage.
Defense Groove™ structure
Helps create uniform pressure
at the shoulder to minimize edge
wear for higher mileage.

Warranty and additional technical information is available from your dealer or truckstop.

 
 
 
 
More miles of wear • More miles per gallon • More miles when retreaded
If you’re a SmartWaySM Transport
Partner, it’s good to know R197
radials are approved for your
EPA SmartWay-certified trailers.
And R197 is California Air Resources
Board (CARB) compliant too!
 
A. Innovative tread and sidewall compounding
Engineered to generate less heat for extra-low
rolling resistance.		 C. Tough sidewall protection
Thick ribs on both sidewalls fight curbing damage to protect the casing.
B. Shallow tread depth
Fights tread squirm for lower rolling resistance. The 11/32" tread depth also combats irregular wear for
long life.		 D. Revolutionary energy-efficient casing design
Innovative casing controls flex for superior fuel economy the entire life of the casing, so you can save fuel even when it’s retreaded.
Computer-designed all-steel casing
Four steel belts and a tough steel body ply fight tread squirm and irregular wear.
Top belt adds protection from penetrating road hazards to fight flats.

The retread leader, again and again
With a durable, computer-designed casing, the R197 is designed to be retreaded again and
again. In fact, for 14 straight years, professional retreaders ranked Bridgestone truck radials #1
for retreadability, more first-place positions than all other tire manufacturers combined.

Retreaded or not, it’s nice to know your Bridgestone radials are built to take the punishment of
today’s trucking – especially late at night and far from home.

Prove it to yourself
Run the only test that really matters: Try the R197 on your trailers, on your routes, with your
drivers and your loads – in short, in your real world.

See for yourself the difference R197 low-rolling resistance trailer radials can make for your fleet.
Call your dealer today!

 
 
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