New Goodyear RangeMax™ RSA® ULT and RangeMax™
RTD™ ULT tires balance traction, range* and mileage for work
vehicles
AKRON,
Ohio, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today introduced two
additions to its portfolio of Goodyear RangeMax tires: the
RangeMax™ RSA® ULT and the RangeMax™ RTD™ ULT.
Engineered for electric and gas- or diesel-powered regional work
vehicles, the latest Goodyear RangeMax tires are a steer-drive
combo offering Goodyear's best regional pickup and delivery tires
for traction, range* and mileage, regardless of drivetrain.
In response to growing demand trends within the regional
delivery segment, as well as cost-savings and sustainability goals
for fleets, the all-position RangeMax RSA ULT and RangeMax RTD ULT
tires help deliver range efficiency through low rolling resistance
and long miles to removal.
"As the unique range, durability and versatility needs of
regional pickup and delivery fleets evolve, we're constantly
listening to our fleet partners to design superior tires for every
application," said Rich Cottrell,
senior director, Commercial Marketing, Goodyear North America. "Our
latest RangeMax tires combine low rolling resistance with enhanced
features like premium casings and long-lasting tread compounds to
help increase vehicle uptime and protect fleets' investment."
RangeMax RSA ULT: Available in sizes 225/70R19.5 and
245/70R19.5, the RangeMax RSA ULT boasts 10% better rolling
resistance compared to the Goodyear Fuel Max RSA ULT**. Additional
features include:
- Intellimax Technology that helps stiffen tread for long
miles to removal.
- Sawtooth Shoulder Groove Design and Advanced Tread
Compounds provide an aggressive pattern for Mud + Snow and
Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF)*** traction rating.
RangeMax RTD ULT: Available in sizes 225/70R19.5 and
245/70R19.5, the RangeMax RTD ULT utilizes a soybean oil tread
compound and includes the following features:
- Designed with Bio-Based Material featuring innovative
soybean oil technology that reduces petroleum use.
- A Firm Grip on the road due to a deep open-shoulder
tread design that provides traction while still delivering long
miles to removal.
- Meets Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) traction
rating delivering enhanced traction and acceleration in various
weather conditions.
These and other new commercial tire products from Goodyear are
part of Goodyear's Total Mobility solutions of trusted products,
premier service network and complete tire management solutions. For
more information, visit www.GoodyearTrucktires.com.
*Low rolling resistance is one factor that may help extend
EV range. Actual range extension may vary and may be impacted by
other conditions including weather, proper maintenance, driver
behavior and road conditions.
**The RangeMax RSA ULT tire has a lower rolling resistance
than the Fuel Max RSA ULT tire in size 225/70R19.5.
***Meets Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Traction
Requirements.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55
facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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