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Introducing Bridgestone R280
The superb-handling R280 steer radial is another of Bridgestone’s Real Answers for long, even wear for fleets running a variety of routes, from regional hauling all the way to extra-long distance line haul. This versatile performer is designed to deliver superior tread life and outstanding retreadability for a low cost per mile.


R280 versatile performer
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equalizer_rib_designEqualizer Rib™ design
Promotes uniform rib wear and higher removal mileage. This small rib absorbs irregular wear forces and fights initiation and spread of edge wear, including river and wavy wear, on the main ribs.
stabilizing_tie-barsStabilizing tie bars
Link tread elements to their neighbors to resist squirm and
other forces that can initiate irregular wear.
stressrelief_rib-sipesStress-relief rib sipes
Absorb rib edge stresses in the footprint
to promote even wear for higher mileage.
cross_rib_sipesCross-rib sipes
Slice through water for solid control on wet roads.

defense-groove_featureDefense Groove™ feature
Helps create uniform pressure at shoulder
to minimize edge wear for higher mileage.

straightgroove_tread-designStraight-groove tread design
Efficiently evacuates water from footprint
for superior wet traction and control.

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Additional technical information is available from your dealer or truckstop.

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Long life • Solid control • Even wear • R280/versatile performer

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If you’re a SmartWaySM Transport Partner, it’s good to know R280 steer tires are approved for your EPA SmartWay-certified tractors. And R280 is California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant, too!
A. Wider to last longer
Wider tread spreads load over a larger area, distributing footprint pressure to promote long, smooth wear.
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B. Wider design takes
full-size retread
Allows easy retreading for drive axle use, a size preferred by most fleet operators, for even more low-cost miles.
Optimized footprint
Distributes wear forces evenly to resist irregular wear for exceptionally long mileage.
C. Cap/base tread
Proven twin-layer cap/base tread minimizes heat generation and helps shield casing from damaging heat, enhancing retreadability for even more low-cost miles.
D. Groove bottom platforms
Enhance retreadability by helping to prevent stones from lodging in grooves and damaging the belts.

The retread leader, again and again
With a durable, computer-designed casing, the R280 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 for all other tire manufacturers combined.*

Retreaded or not, it’s nice to know your Bridgestone radials are built for
long life to reduce your cost per mile.

Prove it to yourself
Make the only test that really matters: Try the versatile R280 steer radial on your tractors,
on your routes, with your drivers and your loads – in short, in your real world.

See for yourself how the superb-handling R280 can give you longer tread life that
cuts your cost per mile. Call your dealer today!

*Tire Retreading/Repair Journal retreader surveys 1986-1999; tied with another manufacturer 1987 & 1991.