Off-the-road

MASTERCORE VRDU

V-STEEL ROCKDEEP 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)

Features & Benefits

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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.

Leverage the best in treadlife and fuel efficiency

*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)