BFGoodrich Route Control D 11R22.5 148L

Built for hard-working fleets, the BFGoodrich ROUTE CONTROL D 11R22.5 148L is a drive-axle truck tyre engineered for regional and urban routes. Its deep, open-lug tread delivers confident traction in the wet and on worn chipseal, while interlocking blocks and stone ejectors help resist drilling and irregular wear. A tough, retreadable casing with reinforced belts maximises uptime and value, and a cut- and chip-resistant compound stands up to stop-start abuse. Expect long, even mileage, solid stability and dependable braking. Buy now for durable performance NZ operators can trust.

Open-lug drive pattern. The BFGoodrich Route Control D 11R22.5 148L uses a high-void, multi-angle lug arrangement that maximises longitudinal shear force transfer under high torque while preserving lateral stability, delivering confident traction on wet seal and coarse-chip regional roads as well as light unsealed access ways. Interlocking 3D sipes stiffen the tread elements under load to curb heel-and-toe wear while still generating micro-edge bite in the wet. Wide evacuation channels and stepped lug geometry promote self-cleaning, helping to clear water and debris rapidly to keep the contact patch engaged. The result is dependable grip and shorter service braking distances across New Zealand’s mixed-route conditions with reduced irregular wear that protects your cost per kilometre.

Cut-resistant tread compound. A robust cap compound built around high-structure carbon black and tear-resistant elastomers resists chipping and chunking on coarse aggregates and yard surfaces, maintaining block integrity under abrasive scrub. Elevated cross-link density and optimised polymer distribution deliver high cut growth resistance without sacrificing wet traction, while a cooler-running formulation limits heat build-up at highway speeds. This chemistry allows the BFGoodrich Route Control D 11R22.5 148L to retain tread geometry longer, extending usable life in stop/start metro delivery and regional linehaul and reducing downtime from damage-related removals. Lower mechanical wear translates directly into predictable replacement cycles and improved whole-of-life value.

Reinforced retreadable casing. The BFGoodrich Route Control D 11R22.5 148L features a durable steel belt package with a full-width protector and high turn-up casing construction that spreads stress away from the belt edges, minimising flex-fatigue and ply separations. A robust bead bundle, extra chafer reinforcement and sidewall protector ribs resist kerb strikes and clamp-load fretting on urban work, while a cool-running innerliner manages air retention and heat. This architecture preserves crown and shoulder integrity to keep the casing in retreadable condition for multiple lives, helping fleets capture maximum return on the initial tyre investment. Consistent footprint stability also supports even wear, enhancing the success of subsequent retreads.

Stone-ejecting groove design. Engineered groove profiles with tapered bases and integrated stone-ejector ribs actively dislodge trapped stones before they drill, protecting the steel belt package from penetrations that can lead to rust and early casing loss. The groove geometry also stabilises the rib walls under torque, reducing crack initiation at the base of the lugs on chip-seal highways common in New Zealand. By mitigating drilling and groove cracking, the BFGoodrich Route Control D 11R22.5 148L maintains air retention and belt adhesion over longer service intervals, sustaining uptime and preserving retreadability. Fewer puncture-related callouts directly reduces maintenance costs and operational disruption.

Optimised contact pressure. A carefully tuned tread contour and shoulder profile equalise contact pressure across the footprint, limiting localised stress that drives irregular wear modes such as river wear and shoulder step-down on drive axles. Variable-pitch lug sequencing and tie-bars stabilise blocks to keep them square to the road under torque, improving wear linearity while managing pass-by noise. The stable footprint also enhances wet braking by maintaining effective rubber-to-road area as the tyre heats and loads up in service. For fleets, the BFGoodrich Route Control D 11R22.5 148L’s controlled wear pattern means longer, more predictable mileages and simplified rotation planning that lowers total running costs.