Bridgestone Introduces New Bandag BDR-AS3 Retread for P&D, LMD Applications
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The BDR-AS3 tread is the latest
Bandag offering for Package & Delivery and Last-Mile Delivery applications. - The tread is designed to keep vehicles on the road longer with an innovative non-directional tread pattern that delivers an 18% improvement in wear over the previous generation product.
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The BDR-AS3 is just the latest example of innovation back by
Bandag's industry-leading brand, which represents one in every five truck tires on American roads.
"We are thrilled to add the new BDR-AS3 to Bridgestone's full portfolio of
The BDR-AS3's innovative non-directional tread pattern enhances wear, helping to keep P&D and LMD fleets on the road longer. Other features of the BDR-AS3 include:
- Enhanced Tread Design: Non-directional tread design with 22/32nd tread design delivers an 18% improvement in wear over the Bandag BDR-AS.1
- Dependable Traction: 3D Siping allows for exceptional traction down to the pull points, for confident all-season traction.
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Impeccable Winter Traction:
Bandag's BDR-AS3 is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified with a traction index 73% higher than the required certification2, keeping P&D and Last Mile Delivery Fleets moving year-round despite harsh winter conditions.
The new BDR-AS3 is the latest example of an innovative product or technology solution backed by
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Bandag boasts more than twice as many retread manufacturing plants as any other retread brand, with more than 200 franchise dealers producing our retreaded tires acrossNorth America . - With more than 2,500 points of service in the
U.S. , Bridgestone andBandag feature the industry's largest service network.The Bandag Technical Service Group , the largest and most experience group of retread technicians, inspects and maintains dealer equipment that make up the industry's only vertically integrated retread system. -
Bandag continues to innovate its manufacturing footprint and provide customers with the latest in retread technology. Bridgestone's 50,000-square-foot,$60 million expansion of itsAbilene, Texas retread manufacturing plant includes an immediate increase in operational activity by running on six and seven-day production schedules, as well as the construction of new mixing operations at the facility. Bridgestone also recently introduced its new Bandag VirtualPlant Tour , which provides a step-by-step walkthrough ofBandag's retreading process for customers who are unable to visit aBandag retreading facility in person.
The new Bandag BDR-AS3 aligns with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, which consists of eight Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "
1 Based on wear projections from internal testing comparing the Bandag BDR-AS3 to the predecessor product. Results may vary depending upon proper tire and vehicle maintenance, road conditions and driving habits.
2 Industry standard based on a 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) qualification of greater than 125 snow index. Tire size 245/70R19.5 with a tread width of 210mm.
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