“More people ride on Goodyear than any other kind.” That familiar phrase dates back to 1916, testament to the company’s long-standing success in tires for trucks, trailers, and other commercial vehicles. Story angles include tire selection; maintenance; retreads; tire-management software; and advanced tire technologies like DuraSeal and FuelMax. Media contacts: Doug Siefkes or Gregory Van Tighem
Feb 6, 2012 | Filed Under: New Products Goodyear has a new truck tire for severe service applications like oil field, mining, logging and construction that feature, among other things, an extra-deep tread with a design that helps to reduce mud buildup.
Feb 6, 2012 | Filed Under: New Products A new all-position steer tire for regional fleet, school bus, and pickup and delivery applications has been added to the Dunlop line of tires. The new Dunlop SP348 offers a deep tread for more miles to removal and enhancements to protect against curb abrasions, among other things.
Feb 6, 2012 | Filed Under: New Products Goodyear offers a new spread axle trailer tire that features 18/32-inch tread depth, a high-scrub compound, which helps resist curb damage, and more.
Dec 14, 2011 | Filed Under: Company News Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems opens a new truck care center in Berkshire, Ohio, near Exit 131 along U.S. Interstate 71.
Dec 1, 2011 | Filed Under: Company News The North American full-truckload transportation subsidiary of Con-Way Inc. to use Goodyear’s new wide-base tires with DuraSeal Technology.
Nov 16, 2011 | Filed Under: Company News Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems opens new truck care center locations in Joplin, Mo. and Greenwood, La., that offer 24/7 roadside assistance, tires, preventive maintenance services and light mechanical services.
Nov 1, 2011 | Filed Under: Company News Mark Pillow, a 25-year Goodyear veteran, now oversees Goodyear’s fleetHQ, on-highway and retread programs after serving as director of commercial systems and off-highway tires for Goodyear Canada Inc. since 2007.
