Off-the-road

MASTERCORE VRDU

V-STEEL ROCK DEEP ULTRA

In quarry operations, success depends on solutions that maximize efficiency while enduring a range of harsh conditions. That’s why Bridgestone is proud to introduce the new V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU) tire, our latest 49” innovation and the first of its size to feature Mastercore technology. Designed to elevate the output of 100-ton rigid dump trucks on rocky surfaces, the MasterCore VRDU tire offers up to 35% deeper tread depth², 26% longer tire life³, and 10% more load capacity¹. Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU is offered in four advanced compounds to deliver performance tailored to the unique needs of your quarry. E1A – Standard, E2A (Cut Resistant), E2A LS ( Ultra Cut Resistant) and E3A (Heat Resistance)

*1) Load capacity comparison based on tire load limits at 700 kpa/102 psi on the Bridgestone VREP 27.00R49 2* E2A E4 (27,250 kgs/ 60,000 lbs) vs. Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU 27.00R49 2* E2A E4 (30,000 kgs / 66,000 lbs) on page 57 of the 2024 Bridgestone Databook

*2) Load capacity comparison based on Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU 27.00R49 2* at 700 kpa /102 psi at 50 km/h or 30mph loads 66,000 lbs or 30,000 kgs (2024 Bridgestone 2024 Databook page 57) vs. Goodyear RH-4 A+ 27.00R49 2* at 700 kpa or 102 psi same speed loads 60,000 lbs/27,250 kgs in the sales sheet from website rh-4a.pdf (goodyearotr.com), vs. Maxam S403 2* 27.00R49 at 700 kpa/102 psi at the same speed load 60,000 lbs or 27,250 kgs from the technical data from their website MS403 | Mining and Off-the-Road Tire Maxam Tires and vs. Michelin XDR3 3* 27.00R49 at 700 kpa/102 psi loads 63,934 lbs /29,000 kgs from their website The MICHELIN® XDR® 3 Tire | MICHELIN COMMERCIAL TIRES (michelinman.com)

*3) Tire Tread Depth comparison based on Bridgestone conventional VRLS and VREP 27.00R29 2* E4 (OTD 66.5 mm / 83.65 32nd) vs. Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU 27.00R49 2* E4 (OTD 90 mm/113.4 32nd) on 2024 Bridgestone Databook page 56

*4) Tire life compared to Bridgestone VRLS 27.00R49 E2A vs Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU 27.00R49 E2A in internal field testing based on operational hours.

*5) Competitors Tire depth: Comparison based on Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU 27.00R49 (Data in 2024 Bridgestone Databook page 56) vs. Goodyear RH-4 A+ 27.00R49 2* in the sales sheet from website RH-4A+.pdf (goodyearotr.com), vs. Maxam S403 2* 27.00R49 from the technical data from their website MS403 | Mining and Off-the-Road Tire Maxam Tires

*6) Just for illustrative purposes comparing Bridgestone MasterCore VRDU tread depth 27.00R49 2* E4 (OTD 90 mm/113.4 32nd) on 2024 Bridgestone Databook page 56 vs Michelin XRD3 3) Same Tread depth and vs. Michelin XDR3 3* 27.00R49 from website The MICHELIN® XDR® 3 Tire | MICHELIN COMMERCIAL TIRES (michelinman.com)

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+35% DEEPER TREAD DEPTH DESIGN

Designed specifically for rock surfaces and a deeper tread depth vs. conventional VREP³ and other leading competitors⁵ ⁶.

+26% LONGER TIRE LIFE⁴

With a new deeper tread pattern, plus innovative cooling slopes and center grooves that quickly dissipate heat build-up in the pattern, the VRDU helps extend tire life⁴ by 26%.

+10% INCREASED LOAD CAPACITY

Engineered with Bridgestone's proprietary casing MasterCore technology to deliver up to 10% more load capacity vs. conventional VREP¹ and key competitors².

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