BRIDGESTONE R213 ECOPIA 16 ply Steer Tires

I was curious and looked on Bridgestone website. It’s described as an all position tire that is recommended for the steer position. I never payed attention to the descriptions. Seems odd to be described that way being the steer position is most important. Maybe its just me?
R213 EcopiaTM - Bridgestone Commercial

 

NM. The news release stated it is a steer tire and is marketed as such. That other description threw me off.
Bridgestone Launches Ultra-Efficient Long-Haul Steer Tire

 

On my Volvos nothing lasts on steer besides Michelin and Continental.
Bridgestones are gone at 80-90k

 

Thats interesting and odd. You would think as long as it was a quality tire there would be some closer consistency in wear.

 

I know it's strange, I got 4 older Volvo, also tried Yoko and Firestone, same story, kept changing them at or before 100k miles.
My mechanic thinks it's because Volvos are just front heavy.

 

I'm just opposite on my Volvo's, 16 ply Bridgestones last me far longer than any others. On the FL's they last just as long as the Michelin's

 

Depends on what they're doing. LTL's to the east coast maybe 100, they are over curbs, tight turning ect. going to CA and back 160-170.
Haven't tried the 213's yet. Independent tire guy called a few days ago with them for $502 but they were 14 ply