Kelly Introduces New High-Mileage Steer Tire

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2010 - Kelly Tires has announced the availability of the Armorsteel KLS - a new steer tire, which offers uniform wear and long miles to removal. The tire is offered in 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5 sizes.

The KLS features an 18/32-inch tread depth in a five-rib design, with a barrel-shaped footprint, to optimize treadwear performance. Lateral sipes and slots on the three main ribs help provide excellent traction and handling. All five ribs feature edge blades to enhance treadwear performance. To help promote uniform wear and long life, a pressure distribution groove is located on the outer edge of the shoulder rib.

The KLS provides solid performance, and is highly retreadable, thanks to a four-belt package which helps lower overall lifecycle costs for owner-operators and fleets.

Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems offers complete products and services to the trucking industry, including a full range of Goodyear, Dunlop, and Kelly tires. In addition, the company’s cradle-to-grave tire and service network includes retreading, tire management tools and business solutions for tomorrow’s trucking fleets. In addition, the company offers fleetHQ business solutions to owner-operators and fleets of all sizes. This includes the 24/7 fleetHQ Solution Center, national programs, tire management tools, on-line information access and business problem-solving. For more information on Kelly’s commercial tire capabilities, visit the Kelly Tires Web site.