With over 50 years of industry experience and a passion for continuous improvement, Samson tires customers can expect great product quality and perfect value for money. They have been manufacturing off-the-road (OTR), agricultural, industrial, specialty, truck, and bus tires, with a strong focus on quality and endurance.

The Samson Regional Drive GL687D is a commercial tire that is designed for use on semi-trucks. While its thick, robust block and lug grooves offer solid traction, its chip and cut-resistant compound extends service life.

However, can this commercial tire offer the desired performance for your semi-trucks? Do these tires fit into your budget? Let’s take a look at the Samson Regional Drive GL687D review to make an informed decision.

Features and Benefits

Commercial tires are built to last and endure big weights over long distances. They are commonly used on heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks, buses, tractors, and mining equipment. The Samson Regional Drive GL687D is designed to withstand long distances and large loads and features reinforced sidewalls and tread patterns to maximize longevity and grip. Let’s check out its features and benefits.

• Enhanced traction: Samson Regional Drive GL687D features a thick, robust block, and lug grooves that enhance traction.
• Improved stability: Tread pattern with 3 grooved design improves slip resistance and enhances stability.
• Better load-carrying capacity: Sturdy sidewalls enhance load-carrying capacity.
• Longer service life: While the tread pattern prevents irregular wear its chip and cut-resistant compound ensures a longer service life.

Pros and Cons

Are there any drawbacks with the Samson Regional Drive GL687D? Let's see:

PROS:

• Thick, robust block and lug grooves offer solid traction
• Tread pattern with 3 grooved design improves stability
• Tough construction for mining work, logging, and construction applications
• Sturdy sidewalls for better load-carrying capacity
• Chip and cut-resistant compound extends service life

CONS:

• No mileage warranty
• Not designed for passenger vehicles

SimpleTire’s view on Samson Regional Drive GL687D tires

The Samson Regional Drive GL687D is a commercial tire that is designed for use on the drive axle of semi trucks and offers drivers great durability, good traction, and longevity. While its thick, robust block and lug grooves give solid traction its tread pattern promotes slip resistance, prevents irregular wear, and increases stability. Designed to provide uniform distribution where the tread contacts the surface, the Regional Drive GL687D features a chip and cut-resistant compound that extends service life.

Let’s find out SimpleTire’s view on the Samson Regional Drive GL687D by comparing it with two other commercial tires of the same size 225/70R19.5: Americus RD3000 and Westlake CM986.

All three tires have equal SimpleScores of 7.8 thanks to their comparable durability (7.9), longevity (7.8), and traction (7.8) scores. In comparison to the Westlake CM986, the Samson Regional Drive GL687D is less expensive.

Vehicles the Samson Regional Drive GL687D is a good replacement tire for

When your original tire wears out, consider the Samson Regional Drive GL687D for your semi-trucks from brands like:

• Freightliner
• Peterbilt
• Kenworth
• Mack
• Volvo