One of the leaders in the US market in terms of all weather traction, durability, and road grip is BFGoodrich Route Control D. Engineers suggest using this model on regional drive services, but it is suitable also for urban and short distance use.
BFGoodrich Route Control D presents an advanced tread compounding that guarantees superior performance in the high scrub regional services. This compound is shaped into a directional pattern. It ensures self cleaning ability by a rapid water channel for improved traction in all weather. To point out the performance of BFGoodrich Route Control D it was compared with Firestone FD663 in the equivalent tire sizes. As a result, Route Control D offers more than 10% better traction on wet roads. This tire meets the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) requirements for severe snow traction (3PMSF rated tire).
Moreover, special block bridges allow for open shoulder traction while helping to reduce abnormal wear. Trustworthy casing technology ensures superb durability to provide high carrying capacity, but also multiple retreads. Best of all, BFGoodrich offers up to 5 Year or 2 Retread Limited Casing warranty.
For US customers this model is available in the following sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, and 275/80R22.5. According to the annual sales and feedback, this model is the most suitable tire option for box trucks, tractor heads, and coaches/buses.
Features and benefits
- Aggressive and innovative designed especially for drive axles in regional services.
- Specialized tread compound resists damage created by bumps and other road hazards for optimal casing protection.
- Open shoulders and independent lug blocks provide superb traction on both dry and wet roads, even in mud, and snow.
- 26/32" deep tread provides great mileage and extra carcass protection.
- Strong sidewalls and durable casing increase carrying capacity offering up to 7,160 lbs.
- Improved carcass shows great speed performance up to 75mph.
