Can you tell a casing
by its cover?

This tire is partially worn, but really doesn't look too bad. There are a lot of tread cuts, possibly from using an on-highway tire in an off-highway environment.

But overall, you might not guess problems were lurking within. When Bridgestone engineers peeled back the tread, they found patches of rust. So, some of those cuts weren't so innocent, after all.

A tread cut can let air and water in, causing rust. And, when cords start to rust, the tire must be scrapped, because you really can't tell how far the damage has gone.

So, just because it looks OK doesn't mean it is. That's why it is so important to pick the right tire for the job. Bridgestone radials for on/off-highway work have specially formulated tread compounds and a belt package designed to resist rock cutting and casing damage.

If you have questions about tire applications, consult your Bridgestone representative or your tire supplier.

This tire has lots of remaining tread depth but many tread cuts, perhaps from misapplication, using an on-highway tire in an off-highway environment.	Some of the tread cuts penetrated all the way to the cords, exposing them to air and water, resulting in rust damage that will require the tire and casing to be scrapped.