BFGoodrich Route Control 7.00R16 117L

Built for real-world work, the BFGoodrich ROUTE CONTROL S 7.00R16 117L is a durable steer/all-position truck tyre for urban and regional haul. A tough casing and scrub-resistant compound deliver dependable mileage, while wide grooves and multi-sipes boost wet grip and even wear. Reinforced shoulders and curb protection help prevent sidewall damage, and a retreadable casing extends total life to lower cost per kilometre. Choose Route Control S for proven BFGoodrich toughness and reliable handling. Order now to keep your fleet on schedule.

Precision steer-rib geometry. The B F Goodrich Route Control S uses a stable, multi-rib steer pattern with a solid centre rib to deliver precise on-centre tracking and confident lane control under heavy loads. Optimised rib and groove geometry equalises contact pressure across the footprint, suppressing river wear, feathering and cupping that commonly shorten steer-tyre life in regional and metro service. Reinforced rib tie-bars minimise tread squirm during braking and turn-in, translating steering inputs cleanly while keeping temperatures lower at the shoulder. This drives longer, more uniform wear and lowers cost per kilometre for fleets operating across New Zealand’s varied road surfaces.

Full-depth wet siping. Engineered full-depth sipes and wide circumferential grooves maintain high edge density from new to worn, sustaining wet braking and lateral grip throughout the tyre’s service life. The siping pattern opens under load to evacuate surface water and shear through the film at the contact patch, reducing the risk of micro-hydroplaning in heavy rain and on polished chipseal. Interlocking sipe geometry stabilises the ribs to resist irregular wear while preserving drainage capacity as the tread wears. Drivers get confident stopping distances and predictable steering, and fleets gain safety performance that lasts between rotations.

Cut-resistant tread compound. A robust, cut- and chip-resistant tread formulation blends reinforced polymers with high-structure carbon black to maximise tear strength and abrasion resistance on coarse chipseal and aggregate-laden depot yards. Heat-stable elastomers manage hysteresis to reduce heat build-up in stop-start regional delivery, supporting lower rolling resistance without sacrificing mileage. The compound’s crack-growth resistance helps prevent stone drilling and tread chunking, protecting the belt package over long service intervals. The payoff is dependable casing protection and extended removal mileage, reducing unscheduled downtime and total tyre spend.

Curb-guarded sidewall protection. Purposeful sidewall and upper shoulder reinforcement acts as a curb shield to absorb scuffing and abrasion from frequent kerbing in urban routes. This protective profile helps prevent sidewall cord exposure and ply damage, two leading causes of premature steer-tyre removals in metro delivery. By reducing external damage and heat concentration at the sidewall/shoulder interface, the design preserves casing integrity for its next life. Fleets benefit from fewer road calls, more predictable maintenance cycles, and better asset utilisation from each B F Goodrich Route Control S tyre.

Retread-ready steel casing. A high-tensile steel cord carcass and stabilised belt package with optimised belt-edge cushioning are engineered to resist separations and fatigue under repeated load cycles. The casing architecture controls deflection and distributes stresses evenly, limiting shoulder shear and belt-edge strain that can shorten retreadability. Enhanced air retention and durable innerliner compounds further protect the structure over long service intervals. This delivers strong retread outcomes and multiple life cycles per casing, cutting cost per kilometre and supporting sustainable fleet operations across New Zealand.