Introducing The New BRIDGESTONE V-Steel Mining N-Traction 4-Star, the 35/65R33 is designed for underground haulage trucks, featuring Bridgestone’s advanced Subterranean technology. Bridgestone’s VMNT tire offers superior load-carrying capacity and longer wear life, with no extra inflation pressure, thanks to the first-ever application of Subterranean technology for underground trucks. This boosts tire potential to meet a range of needs, whether carrying heavier loads at slower speeds or lighter loads more quickly without compromising traction or sidewall protection

V-STEEL MINING N-TRACTION

Features & Benefits

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20% LONGER TIRE LIFE¹

Engineered with an advanced tread compound technology that provides superior heat resistance and maximum operational efficiency, extending tire life by up to 20%¹.

+15% INCREASED LOAD CAPACITY2²

Advanced 4-star Subterranean technology with strengthened bead, casing structure and enhanced belt package to help increase productivity and durability. Delivers +15% load capacity² without increasing inflation pressure.

UNIQUE NON-DIRECTIONAL TRACTION PATTERN WITH GREATER OTD THAN KEY COMPETITORS³

Our proven non-directional tread pattern with higher OTD than key competitors delivers superior defense against cuts and tears while maximizing traction in challenging underground mining conditions. The wide tread footprint increases impact resistance, and groove stone ejectors improve stone expulsion to help prevent stone drilling enhancing belt protection and extending casing life.

Leverage the best tire life and move more with less

Tire Life: Based on internal field testing comparing operational hours for Bridgestone conventional VSNT 35/65R33 MT DUH vs. Bridgestone Subterranean VMNT 35/65R33 4* U2A. Results may vary.
Load capacity comparison based on tire load limits at 700 kpa/102 psi on Bridgestone Subterranean VMNT 35/65R33 4* U2A (34,500 kgs/76,000 lbs) vs. Bridgestone conventional VSNT 35/65R33 MT DUH (30,000 kgs/66,000 lbs) at 102 psi, up to a maximum speed of 15 mph. Bridgestone Databook 2026 page 55.
OTD tire specification of Bridgestone VMNT Subterranean VMNT 35/65R33 4* vs. Michelin X UM HAUL 35/65R33 tire specifications per Michelin Website: MICHELIN X UM HAUL Underground Mining Tire | Michelin B2B