New Bridgestone VHS3 Helps Crane Fleets Reduce Downtime and Operating Costs
Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, has unveiled its latest high-speed radial tyre, the Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service 3 (VHS3).
Engineered for mobile all-terrain cranes, the new VHS3 is designed to enhance both vehicle and fleet performance. It delivers improved wear life, and contributes to reduced downtime and maintenance costs, while empowering operators to perform confidently in demanding environments.
Compared to its predecessor, the Bridgestone VHS2, the VHS3 provides an up to 12 per cent longer wear life.1 Bridgestone has achieved this through a new, advanced rubber compound technology, alongside an optimised contact area that minimises irregular wear.
Bridgestone’s latest launch combines longer wear life with improved grip and stability on highways and off-road terrain1, enabled by a new tread design with wide grooves and extended lug blocks.
The Bridgestone VHS3 is also 24 kilograms lighter than the VHS22 – helping fleets reduce fuel consumption and operational costs while maintaining the durability and improving on the load capacity of its predecessor. This is made possible by a lighter casing design, featuring a lighter belt construction.
"In our business, reliability, uptime and efficiency are critical. Bridgestone has been a trusted partner to Sarens for more than a decade. As the next generation crane tyre, the VHS3 is already delivering very promising results," said Bas Rijpma, Fleet Manager at Sarens Netherlands. "We have observed no irregular wear, the robustness we require for demanding heavy transport operations, and favourable fuel efficiency potential thanks to its lighter weight. Combined with the TPMS solution, which gives us real-time insight into tyre pressure and temperature, the VHS3 helps us optimise tyre performance and minimise downtime. Together with low noise levels, it gives us confidence that Bridgestone VHS3 is setting a new standard for crane tyre performance."
Bridgestone’s new VHS3 crane tyre will be available from September 2026 in size 445/95R25 178F.
1 Based on internal field testing comparing operational hours and wear for the Bridgestone VHS2 tyre vs. the Bridgestone VHS3 tyre.
2 Tyre weight based on internal data comparing VHS2 vs. VHS3.
Media information: Davis Adams-Smith, Director, Public Relations, Bridgestone
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