The BFGoodrich ST244 is a SmartWay® Verified, all-position highway radial tire engineered for steer axle service on medium-duty commercial trucks and buses. Built around a proprietary low rolling resistance compound, advanced tread architecture, and robust all-steel construction, the ST244 is purpose-built to deliver extended tread life, improved fuel efficiency, and outstanding retreadability — making it a cost-effective solution for fleet operators focused on performance and total cost of ownership.
Key Features:
- Five-Rib, Four-Groove Tread Design: Engineered for superior water evacuation, providing confident wet-weather handling and enhanced stability at highway speeds
- Wider Tread Platform: Promotes improved wear characteristics and consistent handling performance throughout the full service life of the tire
- Unique Decoupling Groove Technology: Designed to resist irregular wear patterns, extending tread life and encouraging even wear across the entire contact patch
- Over 1,900 Miniature Sipes: Integrated throughout the tread block design to deliver excellent traction across a wide range of road and weather conditions while helping combat irregular wear
- Proprietary Low Rolling Resistance Compound: Specially formulated tread compound reduces rolling resistance to lower fuel consumption and decrease greenhouse gas emissions
- All-Steel Construction: Robust all-steel casing delivers exceptional durability and supports multiple retread cycles, maximizing the total lifecycle value of each tire
EPA SmartWay® Verified:
The ST244 carries official EPA SmartWay® Verification, confirming it meets strict standards for low rolling resistance and reduced fuel consumption — a critical credential for environmentally conscious fleets and operations subject to fuel efficiency compliance requirements.
5-Year / 2-Retread Manufacturer's Limited Casing Guarantee:
BFGoodrich backs the ST244 with a 5-Year / 2-Retread Manufacturer's Limited Casing Guarantee for tires used in long-haul service and retreaded through an authorized Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) retailer. This guarantee reflects BFGoodrich's confidence in the ST244's casing integrity and long-term durability.
Available in a range of sizes to suit various commercial vehicle configurations, the BFGoodrich ST244 is an ideal solution for fleet managers seeking a reliable, fuel-efficient steer tire that delivers extended tread life, consistent all-weather performance, and excellent retread potential across regional and long-haul trucking operations.