Goodyear Unveils Deep-Tread Drive Tire with Fuel Max Technology

AKRON, Ohio, June 2, 2011 — Goodyear is putting more tread on the road while leaving more diesel in the tank with the introduction of its new G572 LHD drive tire with Fuel Max Technology.

SmartWay-verified, the G572 LHD features 30/32nds of tread, making it the deepest-tread drive tire with SmartWay approval on the market.

“It’s an innovative drive tire that balances enhanced fuel economy with longer miles to removal,” said Donn Kramer, Goodyear’s director of marketing for commercial tires. “The tire replaces our G372A LHD, which features the same tread depth. But the G572 is nearly 10 percent better in lowering rolling resistance, which translates to better miles per gallon. Our testing also shows the new drive tire to be excellent in dry and wet stopping distances, plus overall traction.”

According to Kramer, with high fuel prices continuing to pose a challenge, fuel-efficient tires are becoming a must-have for fleets and owner-operators. “The payback is fast and can accelerate with each increase at the fuel pump,” he said. “The great thing about the G572 LHD is its improved fuel economy without sacrificing miles to removal. When used in conjunction with Goodyear Fuel Max steer and trailer tires, operators can expect up to a 4-plus percent increase in fuel economy, as compared to standard Goodyear tires. With Fuel Max, we can help fleets really drive down their tire cost-per-mile.”

The G572 LHD features Goodyear‘s exclusive TredLock Technology, which interlocks microgrooves to stabilize the tread for enhanced tread life while promoting even wear.

“We also engineered circumferential and lateral tread grooves into the G572 LHD, which gives the tire all-season performance. Penetration protectors also help keep stone drilling to a minimum to provide a long-lasting casing, able to handle multiple retreads,” according to Kramer.

The G572 LHD‘s belt package features four ultra-tensile steel belts to reinforce the tread while giving the tire a solid foundation for retreading.

The G572 LHD comes in four sizes: 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 (in G and H load ratings); and 295/75R22.5, and 285/75R24.5 - both in G load ratings.

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