NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced it is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013. Commercial market needs combined with renewed interest from drivers, small fleets and managers pushed the revival of the line, according to Bridgestone. The company retired the line in 2011.
 
Dayton medium truck tires are made in the U.S. and offer small fleets and independent drivers sought-after quality at a lower cost, the company says.
 
"Increasing fleet and truck maintenance costs continue to force managers, small companies and independent drivers to search for high-quality, dependable and proven solutions at a lower cost," said Bert Jones, manager, product marketing, TBR, Retread and OTR, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions. "We are bringing back Dayton truck tires to provide a viable solution to the market – tires with proven technology that are immediately available to meet market demands."