Traction/Lug Tread Design
Sierra
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TC 2000 compound
Radial only
- Popular design for school bus application
- Particularly recommended for general drive applications requiring good traction
- Open shoulder promote self-cleaning and cool running
- TC 2000 highway compound contributed to good cost-per-mile performance

Semi-truck

Tandem axle pick up and delivery

Dump truck

School bus**
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**Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 9 C.F.R. § 395.75 (d), specify that "no bus shall be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels." |