Introducing DPT 282: A Wide‑Base Commercial Tire Built for Tough Regional & Mixed‑Service Work 

Dawg Pound Tires continues to expand its heavy-duty lineup with the launch of the DPT 282 wide‑base commercial truck tire engineered specifically for demanding regional trucking, construction fleets, and mixed‑service applications. If your operation needs a tire that can take abuse, deliver long tread life, and maintain traction on unpredictable terrain, the DPT 282 is ready to go to work. 

 

 

Engineered for Durability, Traction & Long Service Life 

The DPT 282 is built around a reinforced, impact‑resistant casing designed to withstand shocks, cuts, and penetrations commonly encountered in mixed‑service environments. This durable casing construction helps extend tire life and supports excellent retreadability, a major cost advantage for hardworking fleets. 

 

To maximize performance, the DPT 282 incorporates several key features: 

 

    • Deep tread depth for exceptional tread life and long‑lasting performance 

    • Open shoulder design for cooler running, improved heat dissipation, and added traction 

    • Stone‑ejector buttons to prevent stone drilling and extend casing life 

    • Aggressive mixed‑service tread pattern for confident traction on and off the road 

 

From gravel yards to regional routes, this tire is built to stay cool, stay tough, and stay on the job. 

 

Ideal for Heavy‑Duty Vocational Applications 

The DPT 282 is purpose‑built for fleets that operate in rugged, high‑demand environments, including: 

 

    • Regional Trucks  

    • Dump Trucks  

    • Refuse Trucks  

    • Mixed Concrete Trucks  

 

If your trucks face constant transitions between pavement, dirt, debris, and job‑site terrain, the DPT282 delivers the durability and traction your drivers need. 

The DPT 282 is currently offered in two popular wide‑base commercial truck tire sizes: 

 

    • 385/65R22.5 — 20 Ply 

    • 425/65R22.5 — 20 Ply 

 

Both sizes provide the load‑carrying strength, stability, and toughness required for heavy‑duty regional and vocational work. 

 

Contact us for more information about this new product release.