U-ap-002 New

Urban bus Urban Bus tyreAll position
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U-ap-002 New

Urban bus Urban Bus tyreAll position
Bridgestone U-AP 002 is a robust city bus tyre, designed to lower CO2 emissions and total cost of ownership while providing excellent mileage and optimal safety year-round, suitable with all kinds of powertrains.
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  • Sustainable urban mobility 1
  • High load capacity 2
  • Excellent mileage 3
  • Reinforced sidewall
  • Equipped with RFID tyre identification & Winter Ready with 3PMSF, M+S
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Technologies

SIDE GUARD
Protects casing against sidewall damage from kerbs and other road hazards.
VPS
Reduces the noise generated by a regular pattern spacing. The overall noise level is reduced by spreading the frequency range.
3D SIPES
Blocks interlocking and deformation reduction.
GROOVE FENCE
Reduces noise.

Technical Features & Benefits

This image shows a packshot of the Bridgestone U-AP 002. Its drainage technology helps the tyre attain excellent grip in wet conditions.

Drainage Technology

Improved wet grip
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New drainage technology contains a central water channel to improve drainage and help the tyre attain excellent grip in wet conditions.
This image shows a packshot of the Bridgestone U-AP 002. Its new cap compound helps save on fuel and prolongs wear life.

Improved cap compound

For all-round enhanced performance
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Our engineers selected the best materials for U-AP 002’s improved cap compound. The low rolling resistance helps save on fuel and prolongs wear life, while high silica in the cap wicks water away and improves the tyre’s grip on wet roads.
This image shows a packshot of the Bridgestone U-AP 002. You can see the sipe geometry that helps withstand side forces.

Optimised tread pattern with sipes

For high protection against irregular wear
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The new sipe geometry helps the U-AP 002 withstand side forces during urban operation. By preventing irregular wear, the tread design prolongs wear life and lowers total tyre cost.

Legal notice

1 Based on official qualification tests which was carried out in Bridgestone facilities vs predecessor U-AP 001 Size 275/70 R22.5, all position. Reduction to B Grade for RRC vs U-AP 001 (D Grade). Reduction to 69dB vs U-AP 001 (71dB).
2 Suitable with an 8-tonne steer axle.
3 Based on internal field test (MTF801) carried out vs predecessor U-AP 001 Size 275/70 R22.5, all position (projected mileage of EV + ICE).

Important information

Tyre sizes and new tyre labelling information will be available as of 31-12-2021.
For any queries, please contact your Bridgestone Sales Representative.

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