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APPLICATION

KNOW YOUR APPLICATIONS: THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGHWAY, REGIONAL AND MORE

Not sure what application best describes your usage? Choose an application from the diagram below before selecting your truck tires. Just to be sure. This way, you can find the correct, proven BFGoodrich® tires for your fleet and maximize your investment.

HIGHWAY

Application Type: HIGHWAY

Operating Conditions:
Highway speed

Roads:
Highways

Annual Vehicle Mileage:
100,000+ miles

Operating Radius:
300+ miles

Tire Wear:
Low abrasion, long original tread life

REGIONAL

Application Type: REGIONAL

Operating Conditions:
Medium haul

Roads:
Highways and some secondary routes

Annual Vehicle Mileage:
30,000 - 80,000

Operating Radius:
Generally 300 miles or less

Tire Wear:
Medium abrasion, increased lateral scrub

URBAN

Application Type: URBAN

Operating Conditions:
Start-stop work in city traffic

Roads:
City streets

Annual Vehicle Mileage:
Less than 30,000 miles

Operating Radius:
Inside city limits

Tire Wear:
High abrasion, constant twisting and turning

COACH/BUS

Application Type: COACH/BUS

Operating Conditions:
Long, medium and short haul, carrying passengers

Roads:
Varies by operator, from highway to regional secondary roads and urban city streets

Annual Vehicle Mileage:
80,000 - 100,000

Operating Radius:
Local haul to cross country

Tire Wear:
Depending on route, can vary from high scrub to irregular wear conditions of line haul/highway

ON/OFF ROAD

Application Type: ON/OFF ROAD

Operating Conditions:
Medium and short haul, typically work vehicles (dump trucks, bulk haulers, service vehicles, equipment and materials delivery)

Roads:
Highways and off-road

Annual Vehicle Mileage:
10,000 - 70,000 miles

Operating Radius:
100 miles or less

Tire Wear:
High abrasion, exposed to aggressive surfaces, chipping, cutting and puncture resistance important