Bridgestone Americas recently introduced the Firestone FS561, an on-highway, all-position radial tire recommended for steering applications in regional and pickup and delivery use. The FS561 features are designed to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling, common occurrences in high-scrub applications, the tiremaker said.

The company noted that Firestone FS561’s additional features include:

•    Rugged casing with sidewall protector ribs for resistance to cuts, snags and abrasions from curbing and impacts
•    Stone rejectors in center grooves to reduce susceptibility to stone retention and drilling, protecting the belts and enhancing casing durability
•    Innovative sidewall design reduces tire weight to improve fuel economy without sacrificing durability

The Firestone FS561 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 is available in the U.S. and Canada, with more sizes available later this year.