NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc.has released the VSWAS 23.5R25 V-steel snow wedge all season tire, a size expansion to the Bridgestone off-the-road (OTR) line of radial snow tires.

The tire is designed for grader and loader applications, Bridgestone said, providing excellent performance in deep snow with a tread pattern that reduces stone holdings without the need for studs or chains.

The VSWAS 23.5R25 is for year-round use, negating the need for seasonal tire change-outs, the tire maker said.

Rob Seibert, president, Off the Road, Bridgestone Americas, said the tire "is an important size expansion within our Bridgestone line of off-the-road snow tires."

"This new tire "tailor-made for the deepest of snow conditions, with a versatility in performance that fits in any season," he said.

Bridgestone also offers the VSW, a V-steel snow wedge radial suitable for icy or packed snow surfaces.

The Nashville-based tire maker said the launch of the VSWAS 23.5R25 tire size aligns with its E8 Commitment, which consists of eight Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "E" to realize a sustainable society. The new tire supports "efficiency" and "extension" values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, the company said.

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