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V-Steel Port Container Straddle (VPCS)

Efficiency and Longer Tire Life for your port operation

The all-new Bridgestone V-Steel Port Container Straddle (VPCS) is a radial tire engineered with enhanced load capability, speed rating, and durability for more operational hours. The VPCS delivers strength and efficiency to help you keep the world's supply chain moving forward.

+22% LONGER SERVICE LIFE ¹: Engineered with a new tread pattern and more durable casing structure, the Bridgestone VPCS delivers a 22% longer tire life ¹. BENEFITS: LONGER SERVICE LIFE + EITHER LOAD INDEX OR SPEED.
7% HIGHER LOAD INDEX ²: New high-strength casing design, delivers more load index than the Michelin X-Straddle 2 ².
40% MORE EFFICIENT OPERATING SPEED ³: Cooler Running Tire Design delivers 40% higher max speed ³. Move more per hour with an increased max speed.

: Comparison based on the Bridgestone VPCS 450/95R25 tire vs. the Bridgestone VCHR 16.00R25 tire from field testing conducted at port sites. Results may vary depending on proper tire and vehicle maintenance, surface and road conditions, and driving habits.
: Comparison based on 15 mph (25 km/h) and ETRTO load Index information from 2023 Bridgestone Databook, Michelin X-Straddle2 Technical Brochure available on Michelin website. Bridgestone VPCS 450/95R25 LI/SS 204 A5 (35,275 lbs or 16,000 kg) vs. Michelin X-Straddle 2 450/95R25 LI/SS 202 A7 (33,075 lbs or 15,000 kg). Results may vary depending on proper tire and vehicle maintenance, road conditions, and driving habits.
: Comparison based on the Bridgestone VPCS 450/95R25 tire vs. the Bridgestone VCHR 16.00R25 tire from field testing conducted at port sites. Results may vary depending on proper tire and vehicle maintenance, surface and road conditions, and driving habits.