Bridgestone Unveils Three New Off-Road Tires for ConExpo

The company's latest offerings aim to boost performance and efficiency for heavy equipment operators.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Bridgestone Americas is set to debut three new off-road tires at the upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas. The lineup includes the Bridgestone MasterCore V-Steel M-Traction Deep (VMTD) for 100-ton haul trucks, the Bridgestone V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra (VRDU) for rigid dump trucks, and the Firestone Multi Block T for articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders. Each tire is engineered to deliver improved traction, longer tread life, and greater load capacity to help customers boost productivity and lower operating costs.

Why it matters

As one of the world's largest construction equipment trade shows, ConExpo provides a high-profile platform for Bridgestone to showcase its latest innovations in off-road tires. These new products are designed to meet the demanding needs of heavy equipment operators working in challenging environments, offering enhanced performance and efficiency to drive down total cost of ownership.

The details

The Bridgestone MasterCore VMTD 27.00R49 tire for 100-ton haul trucks features increased tread depth, longer life, and higher load capacity compared to the previous VMTP model. The VRDU 24.00R35 tire for rigid dump trucks offers greater ton-miles per hour and load capacity than the two-star VRQP, along with a new rock tread pattern. Meanwhile, the Firestone Multi Block T radial tire for articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders boasts improved cut resistance, deeper tread, and a versatile multi-star, non-directional tread design.

  • The new tires will be on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas from March 3-7, 2026.
  • The MasterCore VMTD 27.00R49 tire will be available to fleets starting in June 2026.
  • The VRDU 24.00R35 tire will replace the VRQP in Bridgestone's portfolio and be available in 2027.
  • The Firestone Multi Block T will be offered in five sizes and hit the market this summer.

The players

Bridgestone Americas

A subsidiary of the global Bridgestone Corporation, Bridgestone Americas is a leading manufacturer of tires and other rubber-based products for a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and transportation.

Rob Seibert

The off-the-road president at Bridgestone Americas, overseeing the company's development and marketing of premium off-road tires.

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What they’re saying

“These three new tires underscore our relentless focus on delivering premium products that help our customers operate more efficiently.”

— Rob Seibert, Off the Road President, Bridgestone Americas (pitandquarry.com)

What’s next

Bridgestone will showcase the new tires at its booth during the ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas from March 3-7, 2026, providing equipment operators and fleet managers the opportunity to learn more about the products' features and benefits.

The takeaway

Bridgestone's latest off-road tire introductions demonstrate the company's commitment to developing innovative solutions that help construction and mining customers enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and lower their total cost of ownership through improved performance and efficiency.