The Bridgestone VHS truck tire stands out due to its unique design features, which are due to its intended use. The fact is that this model was created for operation on special wheeled vehicles used in the mining industry, such as quarry and articulated dump trucks.
Symmetrical non-directional tread pattern with an open design
Since this model is designed for operation in fairly specific conditions, it is equipped with a symmetrical non-directional tread pattern, the design of which contains a large number of individual elements. All of them are distributed in groups, each of which represents a longitudinal rib. Thanks to the significant width of the tread, Japanese tire makers were able to place five such formations on it, which gave the tire excellent directional stability and low rolling resistance without compromising other important characteristics.
Excellent traction on rocky terrain
The above-mentioned blocks, during movement, form a large number of differently directed edges of adhesion due to their trapezoidal shape. It should be noted that the distance between the tread elements is quite significant, which is why the tire demonstrates excellent self-cleaning properties of the tread, which, in turn, has a very favorable effect on the reliability and stability of the adhesive properties.
Wear-resistant tread
Much attention was paid to ensuring the maximum possible service life of the Bridgestone VHS tire during its development. This was achieved, first of all, due to the tread rubber compound. The special components in its composition significantly increased the resistance to abrasive wear, as well as punctures and cuts. In addition, it is impossible not to note the design of the tread pattern, which provides optimal distribution of the external load over the support surface due to the massive size of the blocks and the flat profile, which, in turn, led to an increase in not only the resistance to uneven wear but also the carrying capacity.
Main features of the Bridgestone VHS tire
- the tire is designed for special wheeled vehicles operated in the mining industry;
- excellent adhesive properties on rocky types of coatings due to numerous blocks of trapezoidal shape;
- high resistance to uneven wear is ensured by the optimal distribution of the external load over the support surface.
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