On December 20, 2019, Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the R118II tire used in the long-distance fixed-load field in the Chinese truck tire market. New options for users with increased wear life and better cost performance.
With the rapid development of the logistics and transportation industry in recent years, reducing costs and increasing efficiency has become a new benchmark for the entire industry. In March of this year, the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China proposed to strengthen technological innovation and application, promote “technical” cost reduction, and develop “Internet +” efficient logistics. Long-distance freight trucks are an indispensable part of the entire logistics industry, so choosing high-quality tires is also one of the effective ways to achieve cost control and efficient operation. Compared with the classic R150, the R118II tire released this time for long-distance fixed-load freight trucks has a significantly longer tire life, which can help users reduce costs and increase efficiency.
R118II tires focus on creating an excellent and durable experience with low failure rate for users. The new tire has a new upgrade to the tread rubber compound. Compared with Bridgestone’s classic product R150, the wear life of the new R118II tire has increased by more than 20%. In addition, the new product also optimizes the overall profile of the tire, effectively balances the ground pressure distribution of the tire, and reduces the incidence of partial wear of the tire. R118II tires provide users with more cost-effective tire choices under the double update of rubber formula and overall profile.
In order to test the tire performance of Bridgestone’s new R118II, the R&D team selected representative conditions in China for road testing. Under standard service conditions, R118II has an excellent wear resistance advantage.
*The above content is obtained through Bridgestone internal road test data
“In recent years, the domestic transportation industry has developed rapidly. We must not only provide better products, but also create value for users.” Said Morita Taibo, general manager of Bridgestone (China) Investment Co., Ltd.: “The R118II tire released this time, It will bring an upgrade in the field of long-distance fixed-load tires. Adhering to the corporate philosophy of ‘contributing to society with excellent quality’, Bridgestone will continue to provide high-quality products and excellent mobility solutions to achieve sustainable development for the future contribution to the mobile society.”
