OFF - THE - ROAD TYRES FOR CATERPILLAR

Off-The-Road Tyre Construction INDE

Tread

Belt
Breaker

Bead Wire
•
Carcass
Casing-ply •
Inner
Liner
•

RADIAL TYRE BIAS TYRE •

Tyre tread classification by TRA •
E2/L2/G2 E4/L4 L5/L5S
E3/L3/G3 •
•
•
•
Regular Tread Deep Tread Extra-Deep Tread
100% 150% 250% •
Aspect Ratio
26.5 R 25  VSDT
wide base Pattern
 SH = 80
Star rating SH SW
80 Series Rim diameter (Inches)
Radial Structure
Section Width (Inches)

750/65 R 25  VLT

SW
super Wide base Pattern
Star rating
Rim diameter (Inches)  SH = 65
65 Series Radial Structure SW
Aspect Ratio
Section Width (mm)

2
 INDEX

Pages
• Tyre Patterns .................................................. 4 - 5 - 6
• Rubber Tired Dozers................................................ 7
• Loaders & Compact Loaders .............. 8 - 9 - 10 - 11
• Rigid Dump Truck ..................................................12
• Articulated Dump Truck ........................................13
• Motor Graders ................................................ 14 - 15
• Underground Loaders ............................................16
• Underground Trucks ..............................................16
• Scrapers...................................................................17
d
• Original Tread Depths (mm) .......................... 18 - 19

3
Tyre Patterns

Superior traction, excellent Offers great productivity value

selfcleaning and flotation. thanks to its low vibration level,
Perfect for general light high stability and good soil traction.
applications. It meets the needs of the tough
working conditions required by
today’s quarrying and construction
industries.
VUT VJT
L2 - G2 L3 - E3

Ideal for soft or muddy surfaces,
the VKT offers good traction and
flotation. It features long tread life
and exceptional stability with self-
cleaning tread patterns.
Deep tread tyre suitable for tough
quarry, mining or handling sites. It
provides optimum traction without
compromising the tread life and
the riding comfort.

VKT VSNT
L2 - E2 - G2 L4 - E4

Aggressive tread pattern for Particulary suitable for rocky and

operations on rock, coal and earth. abrasive conditions with superior
Long tread life with low vibrations. traction, even in muddy conditions.
It also offers good handling and
comfort on hard packed surfaces. It
has a long tread life and an excellent
cut resistance.
VL2 VLTS
L3 - G3 L4 - E4

This new generation of tyre offers

an exceptional stability with its
wider contact surface, a superior
driving comfort, an optimum
traction and selfcleaning.

VTS
L3

4
value Deep tread designed for operations Smooth extra deep tread tyre (L5S)
evel, on rock, coal and earth. Its special designed for operations on severe
tion. compound has a high resistance to rocky surfaces and in underground
ough cutting and overheating. mines, open pits and quarries.
d by Its special compound ensures a
ction maximum resistance to cutting &
wearing.
RLS STMS
L4 L5

ough Deep tread designed for operations Extra deep tread designed for
es. It on rock, coal and earth. It’s severe rocky surfaces. It offers good
hout special compound has a very traction and stability; it ensures a
and high resistance to cutting and very high resistance to cutting.
overheating.

NL DL
L4 L5

and Extra deep tread designed for severe Smooth extra deep tread tyre
erior and rocky surfaces guarantees good designed for operations on severe
ions. traction, stability and a comfortable rocky surfaces and in underground
and ride. The VSDL is perfect for mines, open pits and quarries.
es. It heavyduty operations in open pits, Its special compound ensures a
ellent quarries and underground mines. maximum resistance to cutting and
The sidewall provides extended wearing.
protection from.
VSDL VSMS
L5 L5

Suitable for wet, soft and muddy

surfaces. Offers an excellent
manoeuvrability, traction and
flotation. Also ensures a very
comfortable ride due to its superb
stability.

VLT
E3

5
Tyre Patterns RUBBE

Non-directional extra deep tread Used for severe rock and abrasive
pattern. High cut resistance and earthmoving operations. Special
superior traction with side slip rubber compound for arduous
resistance. Perfect for severe environments, sidewall protectors
mining, quarrying and construction and high resistance to cuts and
operations. chipping.
Mach
Mod
VMTP VRLS
E4 E4
814
Non-directional deep tread pattern
for muddy and soft surfaces.
824
High traction and especially
resistant to side slipping. Has a long 834
tread life.
844
854
VMTS The indica
E4 For applic

Tyre developed for machines Good traction, resistance to

employed in snow clearance work.
It has excellent traction as well as
excellent cornering and braking
performance, especially on icy,
packed or soft snow surfaces. It also
provides all season services.
VSW
G2
wear, high tyre life and multiple
functionality.
The VMT is used in a wide range
of general applications such as
construction, loading carrying and
material handling.
VMT
L3

Its separate lugs are tapered for

greater traction and self cleaning,
resulting in an easier drive through
heavy dirt and mud.

FG
G2

6
 RADIAL RADIAL RADIAL RADIAL BIAS
RUBBER TIRED DOZERS
VKT VJT VSNT VSDL DL

asive
pecial
uous
ctors
and
Machine Front Rear L2 L3 L4 L5 L5
Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Traction Traction Rock Rock

23.5 R25 400 350

814
26.5 R25 350 350
824 29.5 R25 350 350
35/65 R33 350 350
834
35/65 - 33 350 350
844 45/65 R39 425 425
854 45/65 - 45 525 450
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar. Caterpillar approved fitment
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative.

to

Traction
ltiple
vsnt
ange
h as
and

VKT VJT

Rock
dl vsdl

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

7
 RADIAL RADIAL RADIAL RAD
Loaders & Compact loaders
VKT VUT VJT V

Machine Front Rear L2 L2 L3 L

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Traction Traction Trac

914 17.5 R25 425 275

17.5 R25 425 325
924
20.5 R25 425 275
17.5 R25 425 325
928
20.5 R25 425 325
17.5 R25 425 325
930
20.5 R25 425 325
20.5 - 25 325 225
938 20.5 R25 325 225
650/65 R25 325 225
23.5 - 25 350 225
950 23.5 R25 350 225
750/65 R25 325 175
23.5 - 25 400 250
962 23.5 R25 400 250
750/65 R25 325 225
26.5 - 25 425 275
966 26.5 R25 425 275
775/65 R29 400 275
26.5 - 25 450 275
972 26.5 R25 450 275
775/65 R29 400 275
29.5 - 25 600 400
980 29.5 R25 600 400
875/65 R29 600 400
982 875/65 R29 550 425
35/65 - 33 650 425
988
35/65 R33 650 425
990 45/65 R39 625 500
992 45/65 - 45 725 500
50/65 - 51 725 500
993
50/65 R51 725 500
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar.
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative.

8
DIAL RADIAL BIAS RADIAL RADIAL BIAS
T VTS VL2 VSNT VLTS RLS

3 L3 L3 L4 L4 L4
tion Traction Traction Traction Traction Rock

Caterpillar approved fitment

9
 BIAS RADIAL BIAS BI
Loaders & Compact loaders
NL VSDL DL ST

Machine Front Rear L4 L5 L5 L

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Rock Rock Rock Ro

914 17.5 R25 425 275

17.5 R25 425 325
924
20.5 R25 425 275
17.5 R25 425 325
928
20.5 R25 425 325
17.5 R25 425 325
930
20.5 R25 425 325
20.5 -25 325 225
938 20.5 R25 325 225
650/65 R25 325 225
23.5 - 25 350 225
950 23.5 R25 350 225
750/65 R25 325 175
23.5 - 25 400 250
962 23.5 R25 400 250
750/65 R25 325 225
26.5 - 25 425 275
966 26.5 R25 425 275
775/65 R29 400 275
26.5 - 25 450 275
972 26.5 R25 450 275
775/65 R29 400 275
29.5 - 25 600 400
980 29.5 R25 600 400
875/65 R29 600 400
982 875/65 R29 550 425
35/65 - 33 650 425
988
35/65 R33 650 425
990 45/65 R39 625 500
992 45/65 - 45 725 500
50/65 - 51 725 500
993
50/65 R51 725 500
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar. Caterpillar approved fitment
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone
representative.

10
 AS BIAS
DL STMS

BIAS

5 L5
ck Rock

Traction
VL2

Rock
RLS

NL DL
STMS

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

radial

Traction
Vut VLTS
VSNT

Vkt
VTS VJT
Rock

VSDL

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

ed fitment

11
 RIGID DUMP TRUCK VMTP VMTS VRLS Arti

Machine Front Rear E4 E4 E4

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Traction Rock

770 18.00 R33 800 800

772 21.00 R33 700 700
773 24.00 R35 700 700
775 24.00 R35 700 700
777 27.00 R49 700 700
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar. Caterpillar approved fitment
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative.

Traction
VMTP

VMTS

Rock
VRLS

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

12
 Articulated Dump truck VLT VLTS

E4
Machine Front Rear E3
Tyre Size Traction/
Model kPa kPa Traction
Rock
23.5 R25 425 500
725
750/65 R25 325 400
23.5 R25 425 500
730
750/65 R25 325 400
735 26.5 R25 400 475
nt 740 29.5 R25 500 450
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures Caterpillar approved fitment
recommended by Caterpillar. For application-specific
pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative.

Traction
VLT
VLTS

Rock

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

13
 RADIAL RADIAL RADIAL BI
Motor Graders
VKT VUT VSW F

Machine Front Rear G2 G2 G2 G

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Traction Traction Tra
13.00 - 24 250 350
13.00 R24 250 325
14.00 - 24 225 275
120
14.00 R24 250 325
17.5 - 25 225 275
17.5 R25 225 250
13.00 - 24 225 325
13.00 R24 250 325
14.00 - 24 225 275
12
14.00 R24 250 325
17.5 - 25 225 250
17.5 R25 225 275
13.00 - 24 225 275
14.00 - 24 225 275
140 14.00 R24 250 325
17.5 - 25 225 275
17.5 R25 225 250
13.00 - 24 225 275
14.00 - 24 225 275
160 14.00 R24 250 325
17.5 - 25 250 250
17.5 R25 225 250
16.00 R24 250 400
14
20.5 R25 225 325
16 23.5 R25 225 325
24 29.5 R29 325 400
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar.
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative.

Vut

H
14
DIAL BIAS RADIAL BIAS RADIAL
SW FG VMT VL2 VSDL

2 G2 L3 G3 L5
tion Traction Traction Traction Rock

Caterpillar approved fitment

Traction

Vut

VL2

VSW
Rock

VKT VMT
FG
VSDL

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

15
 RADIAL RADIAL RADIAL BIAS
UNDERGROUND LOADERS SCRA
VSNT VSDL VSMS STMS

Machine Front Rear L4 L5 L5 L5

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Rock Rock Rock

R1300 17.5 R25 650 500 6

18.00 R25 650 450
R1600 6
18.00 - 25 600 600
R1700 26.5 R25 650 450
6
29.5 R29 650 450
R2900
35/65 R33 650 450
6
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar. Caterpillar approved fitment
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative. 6
6
Th
Fo

Traction
VSNT

Rock
VSDL
STMS VSMS

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

UNDERGROUND TRUCKS VSNT VSDL

Machine Front Rear E4 L5

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Rock

AD30 26.5 R25 650 650

AD45 29.5 R29 650 650
AD55 35/65 R33 650 650
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures Caterpillar approved fitment
recommended by Caterpillar.
For application-specific pressures, please contact your
Bridgestone representative.
16
 SCRAPERS VKT VJT VLT

Machine Front Rear E2 E3 E3

Tyre Size
Model kPa kPa Traction Traction Traction

613 23.5 R25 400 400

29.5 R29 525 525
621
33.25 R29 450 450
29.5 R29 525 525
623
33.25 R29 450 450
29.5 R29 525 525
627
33.25 R29 450 450
637 37.25 R35 550 550
657 40.5/75 R39 625 625
The indicated tyre-pressures are the pressures recommended by Caterpillar. Caterpillar approved fitment
For application-specific pressures, please contact your Bridgestone representative.
Traction

Traction
VLT
Rock

VKT VJT
Rock

Heat Resistant Cut Resistant

17
 Original Tread Depths (mm) 

G2 L3 L4 L4 L5 L5 L2 L2 G2 L3 L3
FG VL2 RLS NL DL STMS VUT VKT VSW VMT VJT
13.00 - 24 28.0
14.00 - 24 31.0
17.5 - 25 27.5 30.5
20.5 - 25 33.0
23.5 - 25 43.0
26.5 - 25 44.0 67.0
29.5 - 25 49.0 74.0 105.5
18.00 - 25 84.0
35/65 - 33 97.0
45/65 - 45 116.0
50/65 - 51 79.5 127.5 117.0
13.00 R24 25.0
14.00 R24 25.5 25.0 23.5
16.00 R24 28.5 22.5
17.5 R25 27.0 27.0 30.0 30.0
20.5 R25 30.5 30.5 30.5 33.0 33.0
650/65 R25
23.5 R25 33.5 33.0 31.5 35.0 35.0
750/65 R25
18.00 R25
26.5 R 25 39.0 38.0
29.5 R25 44.0 42.0
29.5 R29 44.0
33.25 R29
775/65 R29
875/65 R29
18.00 R33
21.00 R33
35/65 R33
24.00 R35
37.25 R35
40.5/75 R39
45/65 R39
27.00 R49
50/65 R51

18
 L3 L3 L3 L4 L5 L5 E3 E4 E4 E4 E4 E4
VMT VJT VTS VSNT VSDL VSMS VLT VLTS VSNT VRLS VMTS VMTP

30.0 30.0 68.5

33.0 33.0
37.0
35.0 35.0 87.0 42.5 54.0
41.0 43.0 55.0
84.5
38.0 57.5 95.5 95.0 45.0 60.0 57.5
42.0 60.0 104.0 48.0 65.0
104.5 104.5 60.0
54.0
43.0
47.5 60.0
51.0 55.0
61.0
62.5 95.0 62.5
59.0 68.0
59.5
58.5
116.0
66.5 73.0
128.0

19
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
Kleine Kloosterstraat 10 - 1932 ZAVENTEM - BELGIUM
Tel. : (32) 2 714 6700
www.bridgestone.eu

«The information contained in this publication is for guidance purposes only. Whilst every effort has been made in its production, no responsibility can be accepted
for any loss or damage arising from any undetected error. Any data supplied is subject to possible revision following the date of publication.» - IMS Retail Agility 2012