BANDAG PRODUCT OVERVIEW EUROPE 05/2017 Part of the Bridgestone Group
WHY RETREAD? Bandag: The safe, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly retread solution by Bridgestone As the world s most trusted supplier of premium tyre retreads and retreading systems, Bandag combines over 60 years of industry expertise with an uncompromising dedication to safety and reliability. Our diverse product range delivers mileage and performance comparable to that of new premium tyres at a fraction of the cost, reducing your total tyre cost per km. -30/40% mileage less oil rubber -32 kg 70% 100% steel -20kg -14 kg And since Bandag retreads result in less raw materials and carbon emissions, they help you reduce your environmental footprint. Per tyre, for size Our extensive and highly specialised network of trusted Bandag franchisees guarantees strict quality standards, state-of-the-art equipment, full regulatory compliance and a comprehensive range of high-performance products designed to get the most out of your tyres. And because we are close to you, we can deliver the speed, flexibility and range of options you need to your business further. As a subsidiary of Bridgestone, the world s largest tyre manufacturer, you can be sure that Bandag has you covered with quality you can rely on. Helping you build a safe, green, reliable, competitive and simply better business. For more information, visit our website: www.bandag.eu 03
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE DRIVE ALL POSITION TRAILER TRUCK & BUS LIGHT TRUCK TRUCK & BUS DUAL & WIDE SINGLE HIGHWAY M749 FuelTech BDL2 R249 M788 (E) BRR R109 FuelTech BTR-SA BTR-SA s BTR + (E) REGIONAL R-DRIVE 001 M729EVO BDR-HT4 BDR-HG BDR-ASD BDR-AS M729EVO BDR-AS BDLT M788 (E) BRR R-TRAILER 001 R168+(E) BTR-WB BTR-WB (E) BTR-WB+ BTR-SA s BRR-UWB M-DRIVE 001 BDM1 L355 BRM1 M840 (E) M-TRAILER 001 ON/OFF OFF L355 LGT RLDU WHL BRM1 M840 (E) BDU2 BDLT U-AP 001 URBAN BDR-C M788 (E) COACH WINTER BDR-WXT BDR-HG BDR-W+ W990+ SIT M788 M852 BRR-UWB Complete Bandag retreads range on Tread finder www.bandag.eu 04
CONTENT HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST RETREADS FOR... 06 WINTER MARKINGS 08 TECHNOLOGY GUIDE 09 HIGHWAY USE 10 REGIONAL USE 12 ON/OFF ROAD USE 16 OFF ROAD USE 17 URBAN USE 19 COACH USE 20 WINTER USE 20 TOTAL TYRE LIFE - REDUCING YOUR TYRE COSTS PER KM 23 THE BANDAG RETREADING PROCESS 24 05
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST RETREADS FOR... Use the graphs below to figure out what the best options are for your company. Of course your Bandag dealer will provide you with additional information to help you make the right choice in relation to your fleet and operational needs. YOUR TRUCKS YOUR NEEDS YOUR APPLICATION OUR SOLUTION FUEL SAVINGS M749 FuelTech BDL2 R-DRIVE 001 EXCELLENT MILEAGE FOR REDUCED COST PER KM M729EVO BDR-HT4 BDR-ASD / BDR-AS BDLT BRM1 M-DRIVE 001 BDM1 ON/OFF PERFORMANCE M840 (E) LGT L355 RLDU BDR-HG BDR-WXT WINTER TRACTION BDR-W(+) W990+ SIT 06
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST RETREADS FOR... YOUR TRAILERS YOUR NEEDS YOUR APPLICATION OUR SOLUTION FUEL SAVINGS R109 FuelTech BTR + (E) MEGA-TRAILER SOLUTION BRR-UWB BTR-SA / BTR-SA s R-TRAILER 001 EXCELLENT MILEAGE FOR REDUCED COST PER KM R168+(E) BTR-WB BTR-WB+ BTR-WB(E) ON/OFF PERFORMANCE M-TRAILER 001 M788 WINTER PERFORMANCE M852 07
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST RETREADS FOR... WINTER MARKINGS YOUR COACH OR BUS YOUR NEEDS YOUR APPLICATION OUR SOLUTION EXCELLENT ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE FOR BUSES U-AP 001 EXCELLENT TRACTION FOR URBAN/INTERCITY BUSES BDU2 R249 LOW-CPK PERFORMANCE FOR COACHES BDR-C BRR ALL SEASON PERFORMANCE FOR COACHES M788 (E) and Alpine Markings Marking Definition Based on manufacturer s own statement, the marking relates to the tyre s tread pattern, tread compound or structure providing better grip and braking performance in mud and fresh or melting snow. ECE54 regulation Alpine Marking Definition All our tyres carrying the Alpine marking have passed a snow acceleration test in winter conditions as defined in the UNECE Regulation 117.02 and the UNECE 109 which makes them suitable for winter use on snowy or icy roads. The safest choice All Bridgestone winter tyres and Bandag winter retreads undergo a series of rigorous tests to ensure their capabilities to deliver high safety and quality standards in winter operations. They are specifically designed to provide optimal grip and traction even in the most extreme conditions (rising far above the safety threshold of many alpine-marked tyres), making them the perfect choice for safe driving on winter conditions. 08
TECHNOLOGY GUIDE FEATURES FUNCTIONS BENEFITS M729EVO, M788 (E), W990+ Reduces the likelihood of heel and toe wear through even force distribution in the tread blocks. Less heel and toe wear means longer wear life. Reduces the need to turn the tyres to even the wear and therefore reduces tyre maintenance costs. Quiet running with less heel and toe wear. BDU2, M788, M788 (E), R249, U-AP 001 Improves wet/winter performance as well as reducing stone retention. Excellent handling. Improved casing value. M788 (E), R249, W990+ Combats the likelihood of river wear and other irregular wear types occuring on the tyres inner ribs. Improved wear life through reduced irregular wear. M749 FuelTech, M788 (E), R249 Reduces noise. Driver s comfort. Help to meet severest noise regulation standards. BDU2 Reduces irregular wear. Longer tyre life. BTR-WB+, M-TRAILER 001 Better fits the casing, minimising risks of trapped air. Less stress in shoulder area. Higher resistance for cracks and shoulder tearing for better mileage. BDR-WXT Higher trapped snow. Excellent traction on snow. BTR-WB, BTR-WB (E), R168+(E) Reduces irregular wear. Stable cornering behaviour. Longer tyre life. BDM1, BDU2, BRM1, M788, M852, M-TRAILER 001, R249 Eject stones from the ribs. Reduction in stone drilling. Improved casing retreadability and value. BDM1, BDR-C, BDR-HG, BDR-HT4, BDR-WXT, BRM1, M729EVO, M749 FuelTech, M852, M-DRIVE 001, R-DRIVE 001 The tie-bars between the tread blocks in the shoulder area increases circumferential stiffness. The increased stiffness minimises heel and toe wear which leads to a longer service life, reduction of the need to turn the tyres to even the wear and reduction of tyre maintenance costs. Quiet running with less heel and toe wear. BDL2, BDM1, BDR-W+, BDR-WXT, M749 FuelTech, M-DRIVE 001, R-DRIVE 001 Disperses water quickly away from the centre of the tyre and into the main grooves allowing a full footprint in wet conditions. High level of wet handling and braking for improved ride comfort and safety. BDR-HG, BDR-WXT, M788, M788 (E) The Variable Depth Sipes give a higher density of siping in the tread. High traction for improved wet performance, especially braking. Solid ribs means high level of handling performance. BDR-C Reduces the noise generated by a regular pattern spacing. The overall noise level is reduced by spreading the frequency range. Noise level reduced both externally and internally to the vehicle. Comfort improved, especially in bus & coaches. 09
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER M749 FuelTech Fuel efficient tyre. Low rolling resistance compound. No compromise on durability, irregular wear resistance and wet performance. Similar to the Bridgestone M749 Ecopia. 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 BDL2 Directional long haul traction design. Slow wear. Low heat build-up. 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 R249 all position Low wear. High performance. Excellent appearance (Mini Wing). Featuring Bridgestone technologies for outstanding performance. 295/60R22.5 M788 (E) all position High mileage performance. All seasons pattern with good traction in winter conditions. Low wear compound and special sipe design for excellent durability. Featuring Bridgestone technologies for outstanding performance. 10
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BRR all position Regional / intercity bus design. Excellent stability, comfort and performance. Mini Wing feature for great appearance. 11R22.5 R109 FuelTech trailer Low rolling resistance compound. No compromise on durability, irregular wear resistance and wet performance. Similar to the Bridgestone R109 Ecopia. 385/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 BTR-SA trailer Proven reliability. Slow wear. Excellent appearance (mini-wing). 385/55R19.5 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 BTR-SA s trailer Regional / Highway trailer design. Proven reliability. Excellent appearance (mini-wing). 9.5R17.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 11R22.5 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 11
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BTR + (E) trailer Super-wide single trailer design. Regular wear. Low noise. New tyre appearance (ECL system). 445/65R19.5 425/55R19.5 435/50R19.5 445/45R19.5 445/65R22.5 435/45R22.5 R-DRIVE 001 Versatile multipurpose tyre for usage in a broad range of conditions. Excellent mileage performance. Superb traction level. High resistance against irregular wear. 295/60R22.5 305/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 M729EVO Long life, thanks to advanced tread technology and high performing compound. All-season safety ( pattern) with good traction in wet and mild winter conditions. Excellent resistance against irregular wear thanks to the application of the Bridgestone technologies. 215/75R17.5 225/75R17.5 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 BDR-HT4 Excellent mileage performance. Maximum cost efficiency, longer tyre life reducing the cost per kilometer. Great resistance to irregular wear thanks to the application of Bridgestone technologies. Low stone retention for a better protection of the casing. 295/60R22.5 305/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 12
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BDR-HG Non-directional winter traction design. Superb mileage performance. Excellent for mixed winter and dry conditions. BDR-ASD 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 Regional traction design (suited for many tyre ). Excellent all-season traction. Good wear performance and stability. 11R22.5 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 BDR-AS Light regional / long-haul traction design. Casing friendly, allows multiple retreading. Suitable for 60 series tyres. 205/75R17.5 215/75R17.5 225/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 295/60R22.5 BDLT all position All season light truck design. Good traction and even wear. Excellent for both regional and urban traffic. 255/10R16 205/75R16 215/75R16 225/75R16 8.25R17 8.5R17.5 9R17.5 9.5R17.5 10R17.5 205/75R17.5 215/75R17.5 225/75R17.5 245/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 13
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER M788 (E) all position High mileage performance. All seasons pattern with good traction in winter conditions. Low wear compound and special sipe design for excellent durability. Featuring Bridgestone technologies for outstanding performance. BRR all position Regional / intercity bus design. Excellent stability, comfort and performance. Mini Wing feature for great appearance. 11R22.5 R-TRAILER 001 trailer High durable trailer pattern designed for challenges of special transportation (low platform trailers and car carriers). Long-lasting performance thanks to advanced pattern design. Highly resistant to irregular wear thanks to new shoulder design. All season safety ( marking) delivering stable, reliable performance even in wet and wintery conditions. R168+(E) trailer 215/75R17.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 205/65R17.5 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 255/60R19.5 Superb mileage through high yield compound and high tread volume. Protecting casing integrity also in most demanding applications. Design based on the popular Bridgestone R168 tyre. 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 14
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BTR-WB trailer Excellent mileage. Like-New appearance. Proven reliability. 385/55R19.5 385/55R22.5 425/65R22.5 BTR-WB (E) trailer Reliability and performance in all circumstances. New tyre appearance (ECL system). 385/55R19.5 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 BTR-WB+ trailer New shoulder design. Excellent mileage. Like-New appearance. Proven reliability. 385/65R22.5 BTR-SA s trailer Regional / Highway trailer design. Proven reliability. Excellent appearance (mini-wing). 9.5R17.5 235/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 11R22.5 385/65R22.5 425/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 15
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BRR-UWB all position Long life thanks to its advanced tread design. Low rolling resistance to reduce CO 2 emissions as a result of advanced rubber compounds. Excellent water evacuation provided by its straight grooves design. Even tread wear ensured by staggered block elements. Flat design adapting easily to various casings widths. 445/45R19.5 455/50R22.5 435/45R22.5 M-DRIVE 001 Excellent mileage performance thanks to advanced compound technology. Outstanding durability with high resistance to cuts/chips and damages. Very good self-cleaning properties to ensure optimum traction. Improved driving comfort thanks to optimised pattern design. BDM1 ON/OFF traction design with high mileage potential. Excellent resistance to cuts and punctures. Excellent traction on all surfaces. L355 High traction you can depend on even on rough surfaces, due to its robust tread pattern. Long-lasting performance thanks to extra-deep tread and advanced compound technology. Outstanding durability with high resistance to cutting and chipping both on and off the road. All-season safety ( marked) delivering stable, reliable performance even in wet and wintery conditions. 16
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BRM1 all position High mileage potential with excellent cut and chipping resistance. Great durability with high resistance to stone penetrations. Good resistance to irregular wear thanks to an advanced pattern design. Versatility allows you to cope with all kinds of surfaces, from urban to extreme off road. 265/70R19.5 11R22.5 M840 (E) all position All position pattern for ON/OFF applications. Diagonal blocks - good traction. Excellent resistance against cutting and chipping. Good self cleaning abilities. 265/70R19.5 11R22.5 M-TRAILER 001 trailer Great mileage thanks to new compound and new pattern design, which ensures smooth and regular wear. Robust performance adapted to even the toughest On/Off conditions. Durability assured with great protection against cuts, chips and stone penetrations. 385/65R22.5 L355 High traction you can depend on even on rough surfaces, due to its robust tread pattern. Long-lasting performance thanks to extra-deep tread and advanced compound technology. Outstanding durability with high resistance to cutting and chipping both on and off the road. All-season safety ( marked) delivering stable, reliable performance even in wet and wintery conditions. 17
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER LGT Incredible traction even on the toughest terrain. Outstanding mileage thanks to extra-durable deep tread and extra-stiff compounds. High resistance to damage extending the life of your tyres even further. Efficient self-cleaning action clearing mud and resisting stone drilling. RLDU 10.00R20 11.00R20 12.00R20 11R22.5 12.00R24 325/95R24 Very severe service design. High penetration resistance. Very good wear. WHL Aggressive ON/OFF traction design. Very good mileage performance. Excellent resistance to cuts and punctures. 11R22.5 BRM1 all position High mileage potential with excellent cut and chipping resistance. Great durability with high resistance to stone penetrations. Good resistance to irregular wear thanks to an advanced pattern design. Versatility allows you to cope with all kinds of surfaces, from urban to extreme off road. 265/70R19.5 11R22.5 18
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER M840 (E) all position All position pattern for ON/OFF applications. Diagonal blocks - good traction. Excellent resistance against cutting and chipping. Good self cleaning abilities. 265/70R19.5 11R22.5 BDU2 Excellent traction. High mileage performance. Outstanding wet performance. Comfortable. * * Also available as Micro-Sipe 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 11R22.5 BDLT All season light truck design. Good traction and even wear. Excellent for both regional and urban traffic. 255/10R16 205/75R16 215/75R16 225/75R16 8.25R17 8.5R17.5 9R17.5 9.5R17.5 10R17.5 205/75R17.5 215/75R17.5 225/75R17.5 245/75R17.5 245/70R17.5 U-AP 001 all position Impressive mileage performance. All-season safety ( pattern) ensuring good traction in wet and wintery conditions. Great resistance to irregular wear thanks to the application of the Bridgestone technologies. 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 305/70R19.5 11R22.5 19
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BDR-C All-season comfort and safety. pattern ensures smooth and safe ride for passengers. Great traction in winter conditions. Excellent resistance to irregular wear thanks to the application of Bridgestone technologies. Long life resulting from an advanced tread technology and high performing compound. 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 305/70R19.5 11R22.5 M788 (E) High mileage performance. All seasons pattern with good traction in winter conditions. Low wear compound and special sipe design for excellent durability. Featuring Bridgestone technologies for outstanding performance. BDR-WXT Excellent traction on snow and ice. Optimal mileage performance. Excellent stability. Featuring Bridgestone technologies for outstanding performances. 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 BDR-HG Non-directional winter traction design. Superb mileage performance. Excellent for mixed winter and dry conditions. 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 20
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER BDR-W+ Advanced directional winter traction design. Powerful traction on snow and ice. Improved Mileage +. 245/70R19.5 265/70R19.5 285/70R19.5 315/75R22.5 295/60R22.5 315/60R22.5 W990+ Optimal traction and braking, also in snow, for better performance and security. Excellent stability ensuring safety and efficiency. High mileage potential. 315/60R22.5 SIT* Traction design for extreme winter conditions. Excellent traction and breaking on snow and ice. Very good stability. M788 trailer Highly durable for excellent mileage. Superb stability in the snow for better performance and complete safety. Outstanding handling performance for even the most snowy conditions. 385/65R22.5 385/55R22.5 21
HIGHWAY REGIONAL ON/OFF OFF URBAN COACH WINTER M852 trailer Superb grip in snow and ice for better performance and security. Excellent stability to ensure safety and efficiency. High resistance against irregular wear and cuts for outstanding on/off capabilities. 265/70R19.5 BRR-UWB all position Long life thanks to its advanced tread design. Low rolling resistance to reduce CO 2 emissions as a result of advanced rubber compounds. Excellent water evacuation provided by its straight grooves design. Even tread wear ensured by staggered block elements. Flat design adapting easily to various casings widths. 445/45R19.5 455/50R22.5 435/45R22.5 22
TOTAL TYRE LIFE REDUCING YOUR TYRE COST PER KM Reducing tyre costs starts with getting the maximum out of the tyre s total life. With Total Tyre Life, built around Bridgestone s premium new tyre and Bandag retread products, we can help you to control your operating costs through concentrating on reducing the tyre cost/km over their entire lifecycle. CASINGS THAT ARE BUILT TO LAST + SUPERB NEW TYRES + BANDAG RETREADS Maximising the life of your tyres and thus minimising your costs. Ingeniously built, using the most advanced technologies. Strong structure, increasing the stability, durability and multiple retreadabillity of your tyres. A long first life, without compromising on performance and safety. Renowned quality. Complete range of steer, and trailer tyres, covering all, applications and seasons. Similar performance to new, at 30% lower cost. With no compromise on safety. Bandag offers a wide range of patterns, covering all possible applications and driving conditions in Europe, with no compromise. Ecopia, low rollling resistance tyres for increased fuel savings and reduced environmental impact. = REDUCED COST PER KILOMETRE Retreads deliver on average 30% lower cost per kilometre than new tyres. The more times a casing can be retreaded the lower the Total Tyre Life cost is. With total savings of up to 19% if you have a second retread. CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS COMPARED TO A NEW TYRE: WWW.BANDAG.EU/ SAVINGS-CALCULATOR ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS new tyre retread 83 L 26 L 70% LESS OIL On average, it takes only 26 litres of oil to produce a retread, compared to 83 litres for a new tyre. LESS CO 2 EMISSIONS Retread tyre production results in lower CO 2 emissions compared to new tyre production. 14 KG LESS STEEL Up to 14* kg of steel per tyre is re-used. * Per tyre, for size 23
THE BANDAG RETREADING PROCESS 1 INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION 2 Highly trained specialists perform a thorough visual inspection of the tyre casing before any other process steps are allowed to be made. The Bandag retreading process requires a sound starting point, so this initial inspection already rejects casings which are damaged too much. This is the first step in ensuring that a Bandag is a Bandag, anywhere and always. NON-DESTRUCTIVE MACHINE INSPECTION At this stage, the highest technology comes into play. High-voltage nail hole detectors are used to find pin-holes which are not visible to the human eye. On top of that, Laser Shearing Interferometry, or shearography, allows our specialists to look deep inside the casing, detecting and locating internal damages. In this way your Bandag specialist confirms that your casing is fit to become a Bandag retread. 5 BUILDING 6 At this stage, the Bandag pre-cured tread, with its purposely developed pattern and compound, is applied to the prepared casing. After careful measurement and tread-preparation, the building process finally transforms the previously worn out tyres into brand new Bandag retreads. A layer of uncured rubber, which is applied between the casing and the new tread, will ensure a permanent bond between the two after the curing process. CURING The curing - or vulcanizing - process permanently bonds the new Bandag tread to the worn out casing. After the tyre is wrapped in an air-tight envelope, pressure and temperature are applied to transform the layer of uncured rubber into a final and irreversible elastic state. This ensures that the casing and tread will never separate again until the next Bandag retreading process, of course! Here again, a specialized operator uses high-tech Bandag equipment to ensure perfect uniformity and top quality finishing. 24
3 BUFFING 4 A buffing machine then removes excess remaining rubber from the casing and restores it to its ideal dimensions, preparing it to receive its new tread. Thanks to the Bandag technology, the process and the accuracy, our specialists can make sure that individual casings will be turned into identical Bandag retreads. SKIVING During the skiving process, any superficial damages to the casing are carefully cleaned out. If required, section repairs will also be made at this stage. This is also the moment when the Bandag operator can save your casing asset from the scrap pile. This process step serves a double purpose. It ensures that the casing is totally clean and ready to be retreaded, but it also guarantees that your retread will stay in good shape until the end of its new life ready for possibly yet another retreading process! 7 FINAL INSPECTION After finishing and final inspection, be it visual or machine inspection, the Bandag operator approves the retreaded tyre for sale. He makes sure that the final product is a real Bandag and that it looks like a Bandag! 25
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www.bandag.eu The information contained in this publication is for guidance purposes only. For technical information, please refer to the Tread Chart & Data Book. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage as set out therein. Any data supplied is subject to possible revision following the date of publication. Creation and realisation: Unides Printed by Unides 05/17 - BD-16-0003 Printed in Belgium - Ref. 7001561 - EUROPE - UK - 05/2017