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2002 TRUCK TIRE CHART

Feb 1, 2002 12:00 PM

Truck tires may not grab headlines as often as some of the more glamorous vehicle components or systems such as brake-by-wire and collision avoidance. But product improvement is no stranger to truck tires — witness new fuel-efficient treads and the hybrid tire designs that feature closed shoulders yet retain discontinuous center ribs and deep tread depths. And there's the ongoing introduction of new tires designed to provide safe, smooth rides while holding the line on tire cost per mile.

Because getting the right tire for a given application is still a key to any safe, cost-effective tire program, FLEET OWNER once again presents its annual Truck Tire Chart. It lists the tires and treads that each of the leading manufacturers recommends for 13 specific wheel-position and service applications.

TIRES:
Bridgestone 270
Centennial 271
Continental 272
Cooper 273
Dayton 274
Dunlop 275
Firestone 276
General 277
BFGoodrich 278
Goodyear 279
Hankook 280
Hercules 281
Kelly-Springfield 282
Kumho 283
Mastercraft 284
Michelin 285
Remington 286
Steelmark 287
Sumitomo 288
Toyo 289
Uniroyal 290
Yokohama 291

TREADS:
Bandag 292
Goodyear 293
Marangoni Tread. 295
Michelin 296
Oliver Retreading 297
Teknor Apex 298
Ultima by Goodyear 299

For more information on the brands of tires and treads listed in these charts, circle the corresponding number(s) above on the reply card in this issue.

APPLICATION BRIDGESTONE CENTENNIAL CONTINENTAL COOPER
All-position tires R180, R184, R187, R187F, R227, R250(TT), R250F, R293, R294, R270, R299, M724F, M844F(WB) (FE=fuel efficient; F=sidewall protectors; WB=wide-base; TT=tube type) C388, MT826, C165, C585 HSR, HTR (WB), HTC (WB), HSL, LSR, HSR-1 CXMT 340A, CT 240, CXMT 320
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) M711, M711(WB), M720FE, M726, M844F(WB) C455, C488 HDL, HDR CXML 440, CSD 444
Dual drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above C455, C488 Same as above Same as above
Single drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Same as above, plus M725 C455, C488 Same as above Same as above
Single drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above, plus M725 C455 Same as above Same as above
Steer axle R180, R187F, R227, R250, R250F, R293, R294, R296, R299, M857(WB), M844F(WB) C388, C585, C855, MT826, C165 HSR, HTR (WB), HSL, HSR-1 CXMT 340A, CT 240 (Steel Radial), CXMT 320
Trailer axle R184, R194, R194F, R194FE, R194(WB), R196, R195F, M844F(WB) C585, MT117, C165, C388 HTR (WB) CXMT 340A, CT 240 (Steel Radial), CXMT 320
Trailer, spread axle R194(WB), R196, M844F(WB) Same as above HTR CXMT 340A, CT 240 (Steel Radial), CXMT 320
Mud & snow Same as Dual drive axle C455, C488 HDL, HDR CXML 440, CSD 444
On/off-road M840, M843, M857, M774, M844F(WB), L355, L317, L312(WB), R296 C859, MT826 Wide Base HSR, HSC, HC 51, HMS 45, HTC (WB), HDC
Rock, quarry Same as On/off-road C859, C859A Same as On/off-road
Logging Same as On/off-road C859A Same as On/off-road
Light-duty trucks (incl. vans, pickups, etc.) Dueler A/T, M/T, H/P, H/T, HL; R230, R265, R273 SWP, R273 SWP II, M773 SWP, M773 SWP II, R187F-steel/steel (SWP=sidewall protector) Campaigner All-Position, Tradition LT, LT325, Campaigner C/T, Canyon Climber RV and AT, Mud Campaigner, Canyon Climber A/S N/A SRM, Discoverer, Discoverer Radial SST, Super Traction-Tread, Cooper C120, C140-All Steel

APPLICATION DAYTON DUNLOP FIRESTONE GENERAL
All-position tires Rib Radial All-Position, Super Highway II, Metro Radial All-Position SP381, SP150, SP160, SP281, SP581, SP350A, SP343 FS590PLUS, FS507, FS560+, FS567, T559, T575, HP3000, XR4, T819, UT2000, T839, Transport 1, Transport Duplex, Rib Duplex S380A, S370, Ameri*SD400, Ameri*Steel, LMT 400, LMT 460
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Radial Drive Deep-Skid, Extra Traction Lug SP431A, SP481 FD663, T546, T831, Power Drive, Super All Traction D450, D460, Ameri*Lug
Dual drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above SP431A, SP481 Same as above Same as above
Single drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Same as above SP431, SP481 Same as above, plus T839 and Super All Traction Duplex Same as above
Single drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above SP431A Same as above Same as above
Steer axle Same as All-position tires SP381, SP831, SP160, SP150, SP831A, SP281 Super Single, SP350A, SP343 Same as All-position tires S380A, S370, Ameri*SD400, Ameri*Steel, LMT 400, LMT 460
Trailer axle Radial Highway Service SP131, SP160, SP251, SP150, SP163, SP181 FT455, T559, T575, XR4 General Rib ST, Ameri*LP70, Ameri*Steel, Ameri*Steel LPT, Ameri*Rib
Trailer, spread axle Same as above SP160, SP181, SP131 T559 General Rib ST, Ameri*LP70, Ameri*Steel
Mud & snow Radial Drive Deep-Skid, Extra Traction Lug SP431A, SP481 FD663, T546, T831, Power Drive, Super All Traction, Super All Traction Duplex Same as Dual drive axle
On/off-road On/off Highway Radial SP831, SP811, SP931, SP281 Super Single, SP831A, SP581, SP160 (315/80R22.5) T819, UT2000, T839, T831, Super All Traction, Super All Traction Duplex, Rib Duplex S370, Ameri*MSL, Ameri*Steel, Ameri*Lug
Rock, quarry Same as above Same as above Same as above
Logging SP831, SP831A, SP931, SP581 Same as above Same as above
Light-duty trucks (incl. vans, pickups, etc.) Timberline HT, A/T, LT and A/S; Daytona Stag XT; Trans Rib LT; Trans Trac LT; Heavy Duty Low Boy Radial Rover A/T, HLT, RT, P-Metric, and RV; Radial Mud Rover, SP351, Grandtrek Wilderness AT, HT; Firehawk R4S, RMT; Steeltex Radial R4S, A/T and 23° Ameri*550 AS, Ameri*550 TR; Grabber AT, MT, and ST (from Passenger/Light Truck Div.)

APPLICATION BFGOODRICH GOODYEAR HANKOOK HERCULES
All-position tires ST234, ST230, ST220 G159, G159A, G291, Wingfoot APR, G149 RSA, G169 RSA F26, F26A, F35, AH02, AH06 HLP, HMS, HXM, HSF, S-203, S-208, Superior Highway, R 45, 8218
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) DR434, DR444 Same as above, plus G167A, G124, G244 MSD, G362, G328, G177, G372 LHD, G164 RTD, Wingfoot DTR, G338 1AD Z35A, Z59W, Z59 DML, DDT, DST, S-207, Superior Lug, 515, R 85
Dual drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above Same as above Same as above DML, DDT, DST, S-207, R 85, Superior Lug, H.D.T.L.
Single drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Same as above G328, G124, G164 RTD, G338 1AD Z35A, Z59, Z59W DML, DDT, DST, S-207, S-208, 515, Superior Lug, R 85, H.D.T.L.
Single drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above G328, G338 1AD Same as above DML, DDT, DST, S-207, S-208, R 85
Steer axle ST234, ST230 G397 LHS, G357, G286 HSS, plus All-position tires Same as All-position tires, plus F25, F40, Z40, AL01 HLP, HMS, HXM, HSF, S-205, S-208, 8218, R 45, Superior Highway
Trailer axle TR134 G314, G104 RST, plus All-position tires F80, TH06 HSF, Extra Service, R 35, HMF
Trailer, spread axle TR134, ST220 G159, G104 RST, G104 RST, G286, Wingfoot APR F26, F26A, AH02, AH06 HSF, R 25, Extra Service, HMF
Mud & snow DR434 G124, G328, G244 MSD, G177, G164 RTD, G338 1AD Z35A, Z59, Z59W DDT, H.D.T.L., Superior Lug, S-207, R 85
On/off-road ST565, ST565 Wide Base, DR665 G286, G286SS, G178SS, G244 MSD, G177 T25, AM01 HCR
Rock, quarry Same as On/off-road Same as above T25, AM01 HCR
Logging ST565, DR665 G286, G177, G244 MSD T25, AM01 HCR
Light-duty trucks (incl. vans, pickups, etc.) Radial Mud-Terrain T/A,KM All-Terrain T/AKO, Radial Long Trail T/A, Baja T/A, Commercial T/A (all season), Commercial T/A (traction), Rugged Trail T/A, Open Trail T/A G647 RSS, G647 RSA, G159LT, G133LT, G171LT; Workhorse Xtra Grip Radial; Wrangler Radial AT, HT, GS-A, and MT/R; Workhorse Rib and Workhorse M&S, G633 RED Z36, RA08, F19, TH06, and Dynamic AT, MT, RH03, RF04 R 23, R 34; Terra Trac LTD, AW, A/S, A/T, and OTR; Hercumile RR, Trail Digger, H.D.T., All Trac, Durango

APPLICATION KELLY-SPRINGFIELD KUMHO MASTERCRAFT MICHELIN
All-position tires Armorsteel KLHS, KSA, KSR I, KSE, KGR 961, 967, 983, KRS02 M511A, M411, M420 XZA2, XZA-1+, XZA1, XZE
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Armorsteel KDA, KDM I, and KGL 942, 943, 945A, 948+, KRDO1 M611, M628 XDA2, XDHT, XDN
Dual drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above 945A, 948+, KRD01 Same as above XDHT, XDN, XDA-HT
Single drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Same as above 942, 943, 945A, 948+, KRD01 Same as above XDHT, XD4
Single drive axle (high-hp. tractor) Same as above 945A, 948+, KRD01 Same as above XD4
Steer axle Armorsteel KLHS, KSA, KSE, KSR I, and KGR Same as All-position tires M511A, M411, M420 XZA2, XZA-1+, XZE
Trailer axle Same as above, plus KTSA, and KLSII 982, 963T, KRT02 M511A, M411, M420 XT-1, Energy XTA, XTA, XTY2
Trailer, spread axle Armorsteel, KSR I, KGR, KSE, and KTSA 982, 955, KRS02 M511A, M411, M420 XZE, XZY
Mud & snow Same as Dual drive axle 942, 945A, KWA01 M611, M628 XM+S4, XDN, XDE A/T, XDE M/S, XDS, XDN Grip
On/off-road Armorsteel KRM, KRM I, and KTM I 911, 970, 973, 934, 983, KMD01 XZY-2, XDY-2, XDE A/T, XZL, XZY, XTE2
Rock, quarry Same as above 973, 934, 939, 983, KMD01 XZY-2, XDY-2, XZL, XZY, XDY-EX
Logging Same as above 911, 970, 973, 934, 983 XZY-2, XDY-2, XDY-EX
Light-duty trucks (incl. vans, pickups, etc.) Safari SUV, AWR, SJR, DTR, MSR, CSR, H.D. Armor Trac 811, 822, 824, 833, 852, 853, 954, 963, 937, KRS03, KRD02 Courser Radial STD and AWT, Courser Traction RLT, M210 All Steel, M310 All Steel XPS Rib, XPS Traction, LTX A/S, LTX A/T, LTX M/S
Uniroyal Laredo line: Laredo with NailGard, All season AWP, AWT, HD/H with NailGard, HD/H, HD/T with NailGard, HD/T

APPLICATION REMINGTON STEELMARK
(Kelly-Springfield)
SUMITOMO TOYO
All-position tires R377, R575, R145, MT826 Steelmark AHP, AHE, AHR, AHR-I, AHG, AHS ST 727, ST 700, ST 718, ST 738, ST 518, ST 758 M147, M124Z, M120Z, M140Z, M111Z, M87, M75Z, M109Z, M315Z
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) R425, R477 Steelmark ADP, ADG ST 510, ST 908, ST 928 M615Z, M610Z, M608Z, M605Z, M614Z, M91
Dual drive axle (high-hp. tractor) R425, R477 Same as above ST 908, ST 928 M615Z, M610ZL, M610Z, M608Z, M605Z, M614Z
Single drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) R425, R477 Same as above ST 908, ST 918, ST 928 Same as above
Single drive axle (high-hp. tractor) R425 Same as above ST 908, ST 928 M610Z, M610ZL, M615Z
Steer axle R377, R575, R145, MT826, C859 Same as All-position tires Same as All-position tires, plus ST 717 Same as All-position tires
Trailer axle R575, R377, MT117, R145 Steelmark AHTI, AHTII, AHG, AHR and AHT-I ST 700, ST 727, ST 770, ST 738, ST 758, ST 717 M127, M120Z, M124Z, M140Z, M111Z, M87, M74, M1090Z, M75Z, M102Z, M109Z
Trailer, spread axle Same as above Same as above ST 727, ST 738, ST 770, ST 758 M127, M120Z, M124Z
Mud & snow R425, R477 Same as Dual drive axle ST 908, ST 918, ST 928 M610Z, M610ZL, M506Z, M503Z, M91, M614Z, M608Z, M605Z, M615Z
On/off-road R819, R819A, MT826 Wide Basee Steelmark ASH ST 518, ST 720, ST 900, ST 510, ST 717, ST 508 M320Z, M61, M506Z, M56A, M503Z, M314Z
Rock, quarry R819, R819A Same as above Same as above Same as above
Logging R819A Same as above Same as above Same as above
Light-duty trucks (incl. vans, pickups, etc.) Wide Brute All Position, Wide Brute X/T, Wide Brute R/V, Universal LT, LT325, Rimfire XT and A/S, Mud Brute Trail Mark APR, LT, A/P, M/S, and DT; Highliner PHR WAT, Ridge Runner APR, A/P, MS, Trail Buster APR, A/P, M/S RD SL 535, SL 717, SL 726; Sonora A/S; Serengeti A/T, Touring A/S, and M/T M410, Tranpath s/u, M55, M606, M54, M93, M83, M53, M82, Z24, Open Country A/T

TREADS

APPLICATION YOKOHAMA BANDAG GOODYEAR MARANGONI
(“Ringtreads”)
All-position tires Y785R, RY023, RY103, RY083A, RY637 ECL Rib, Highway, FCR Rib, Omni Bus, Ultra All-Position, R4200 G159(16), G186, G286, G152, Durabus S-PZA, R159, BUS, MZY, RZY
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Y713B, TY303, TY517, TY527 ECL Drive, ECL DSN III, ECL M&S, D4300, D4310, Drive Trac, Winter Deep, FCR Drive, Omni Bus, ECL-SSD, TorqueMaster Drive, Ultra Drive, Gripper, Commercial Traction Deep, MegaTrek, FuelTech, BOR-AS G167, G124, Unicircle G167, G144(2015T), G178, G177M, G328, G362, G159(16), G167, G302, Unicircle G362, G244 PZA, RZYD, SK11, RDHS, TH25, MZT, MKT, M+S, R267, RD2, RM+S4
Dual drive axle
(high-hp. tractor)
Same as above Same as above Unicircle G167, G167, G124, G144(2015T), G177M, G362, G328, G178, Unicircle G362, G244 Same as above
Single drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) Y713B, TY303, TY503, TY517, TY527 Same as above, except FCR Drive G124, G167, G177M, G159, G362, G328, G124, Unicircle G167, G244, Unicircle G362 Same as Dual drive axle, plus RZ12, RZY
Single drive axle
(high-hp. tractor)
Same as above Same as above, except ECL M&S, ECL DSN III, FCR Drive G167, Unicircle G167, G177M, G133, G362, G328, G124, G244, Unicircle G362 Same as Dual drive axle, plus RZ12, RZY
Steer axle Y785R, RY103, RY083A, RY023, RY253, MY243, RY337, RY637 ECL Rib, RTP, Rib Logger, WH Rib, Wide Base Rib, Highway, Ultra All-Position G286, G159(16), GP-2B, G152, G186 R159, PZA, Gold Deep, E-PZA, RZA
Trailer axle RY103, RY253, RY112A, Y785 ECL STM, ECL SST, ECL Trailer, Hi Speed, T4100, RTP, Rib Logger, FCR Trailer, Highway, Wide Base Rib, WH Rib, Ultra All-Position, FuelTech Trailer, ITR, ITB G159 HS, G159(16), G119SA, Durabus, G314, Unicircle G314, G186 RTA, RZ12, RZA, R159, BUS, Gold Deep
Trailer, spread axle Same as above ECL STM, ECL SST, Hi Speed G119SA, G152, G314, Unicircle G314, G159(16), G159 HS Gold Deep, S-PZA, E-PZA, R164
Mud & snow Y713B, TY303, TY517 ECL M&S, D4300, D4310, Drive Trac, Winter Deep, TorqueMaster Drive, Ultra Drive CTD, Gripper, BDR-AS G124, G133, G177M, G171, G178, G328, G362, G167, G144, G244, Unicircle G167, Unicircle G362 M+S, WT30, RM+SK, RM+SN, M+ST, MKT
On/off-road Y773, LY053, MY243, MY507 RTP, Rib Logger, Lug Logger, Lug Trac, Rock Lug Mod., WH Rib, WH Lug, Wide Base Rib, Grader, ESR, ESL, ML70, ML80, ECL SST, Omni Bus, WBD-A, WBSS G186, G286, G144, G177M, G178, G133 RLT, G124, G171, G244 MDY, MZY, RZY, MT6, MZB, AT75, MZH, Waste Hauler
Rock, quarry LY053, Y773, MY507 Same as above Rock Lug, HRL, Rib Logger, GP-2B, G171, G177M, G244 Same as above
Logging Y773, LY053, MY507 Same as above Same as above Same as above
Light-duty trucks
(incl. vans, pickups, etc.)
Y788R, RY215, Y785R, Y811, Y745B, Y703B, RY103, TY025, TY088, RY023, TY213, TY303A, Y735B Brawny RV, MetroMax Rib, MetroMax Drive, ATR-LT, Commercial Traction G159 RLT, G133 RLT, G124, G159(16), G171 RLT PZA, RZT

TREADS

APPLICATION MICHELIN OLIVER RUBBER TEKNOR APEX ULTIMA by GOODYEAR
All-position tires XZE, XZA HMS Radial, Orco PD Rib, TL 22 Drive, Maxi Rib, SSR, Spread Axle, ZY, Alp-Tracker Deep Road Trak, Rib Trak, Trans Trak, Spread Trak, Hiway, Express Super Radial, RLP, Super XZ, Highway, Spread Axle, Radial Trailer, High Speed, Radial Special, Radial 15, Radial Plus, Rib-20
Dual drive axle (straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer) XDA2, XDHT, XDC, XD4, XDA+, XDA-HT HMT Radial, HMT Deep XT, Mega Drive, MDII, Orco PD Drive 22, Orco PD Drive 26, Power Tred, XDT, TL Drive 22, TL Drive 26, Maxi Lug, Sierra, X Bar, Power Tred Deep, Orco PD Traction Diamond Drive, Gripper, Sure Grip, Deep Commercial Trak, Drive Trak, T/A 718, DFT, Deep DFT, Power Trak, T/A 222, Light Power Trak, Cross Bar, TA26, TA222 Deep Radial DWT, Super Radial, RDA, Crossbar Lug, Super Grip, Super Wide, Uni-Grip, Radial Special 18, Radial Plus, Rib-20
Dual drive axle
(high-hp. tractor)
XDHT, XD4, XDA-HT Same as above Same as above Same as above
Single drive axle
(straight truck, or tractor pulling one trailer)
XDHT, XD4, XDA-HT Same as above Same as above Same as above
Single drive axle
(high-hp. tractor)
XD4, XDA-HT Same as above Same as above Same as above
Steer axle XZE, XZA, Wide Base XZA HMS Radial, Orco PD Rib, Maxi Rib, SSR, Lo-Pro Rib, Spread Axle, Waste Hauler Rib, ZY Shallow Rib Trak, Deep Road Trak, Rib Trak, Trans Trak, Hiway, Express, Wide Base Rib Highway, Super XZ, Super Radial, RLP, Radial Special, Spread Axle, Wide Base Rib, Wide Base Lug, Radial Plus
Trailer axle XTA-1, XT-1, XZA, XZE, Wide Base XTE2, Wide Base XZA Orco PD Trailer, Maxi Rib Hi-Speed, Maxi Rib, HMS Radial, Intertread, Orco PD Rib, TL 15 Rib, Rev Tred, Spread Axle, Alp Miler, Intertread Hi-Speed Diamond Trailer, Road Trak, Shallow Rib Trak, Deep Road Trak, Rib Trak, Trans Trak, Spread Trak, Hiway, Express, Trailer Trak, Intermodal, Wide Base Rib Highway, Super XZ, Super Radial, RLP, Super Trailer, Radial Trailer, Radial Special, High Speed, Radial 15, Radial Plus, Rib-20
Trailer, spread axle XZE SA Spread Axle II, Spread Axle, SSR Road Trak, Spread Trak, Trailer Trak, Wide Base Rib, Spread Axle Spread Axle, Radial Plus, Radial Special, Super Highway, Super Radial, Highway, Waste Hauler Rib
Mud & snow XM+S4, XDS, XDN, XDE, M+S Blizzard Track, Super Traction Deep, XDT, Orco Trac, Waste Hauler Lug, Maxi Lug, Rev Lug, Rev Trac Winter Deep, Gripper Super Grip, RDA, Radial DWT, Uni-Grip, Deep Trac, Drive Trac
On/off-road XZY-1, XDY-1, XDY, XZY, Wide Base XZY, Wide Base XZH, XZY-2 Timber Lug, Tioga, Lug Logger, Lo-Pro Rib, Spread Axle, Waste Hauler Lug, WBXD, Waste Hauler Rib, DLL Waste Hauler Rib, Wide Base Rib, Z-Trak, MRL, Logger Trak Crossbar Lug, Modified Rock Lug, 3-Rib Logger, Lug Logger, Waste Hauler Lug, Waste Hauler Rib
Rock, quarry Same as above Timber Lug, Tioga, Lug Logger, Lo-Pro Rib, Spread Axle, Waste Hauler Lug, WBXD, Waste Hauler Rib, ZY Waste Hauler Rib, MRL, Z-Trak, Logger Trak Lug Logger, Modified Rock Lug, 3-Rib Logger, Wide Base Lug, Waste Hauler Rib
Logging Same as above Timber Lug, Tioga, Lug Logger, Lo-Pro Rib, Spread Axle, Waste Hauler Lug or Rib, DLL, ZY Same as Rock, quarry Lug Logger, 3-Rib Logger, Modified Rock Lug
Light-duty trucks
(incl. vans, pickups, etc.)
XZA, XZE, XM+S4 Rev Tred, Rev Trac, Rev Lug, XDT All Trak, Commercial Trak, Gripper XLT Highway, High Speed, Radial Special 12, Crossbar Lug, Super Grip, Super XZ, Super Trailer, Ulti-Trac


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