Firestone Trailer Tire
Description
Firestone FT492 trailer tire offers fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified tire backed by the dependable Firestone brand. Available in five sizes, the Firestone FT492 tire is California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant and features a fuel-efficient tread design to promote low rolling resistance. The trailer tire is also engineered with tough sidewall protection and a wide tread footprint, helping hardworking fleets achieve the performance they need, every day.
The Firestone FT492 tire is engineered for single- and tandem-axel trailer applications and offers a wide footprint to promote even wear and retreadability. The tire is designed to be paired with a Bandag retread to optimize the tire’s full performance potential by extending casing life and lowering the total cost of tire ownership.
Other features of the Firestone FT492 tire include:
- Thick sidewall ribs to fight curb damage and protect the casing;
- Patented NanoPro-Tech polymer technology to reduce energy loss for improved rolling resistance;
- A tread pattern designed to provide secure traction in wet conditions and promote uniform pressure across the tire to minimize edge wear for long tread life; and
- An optimized belt package for casing durability and reduced tire weight.