Goodyear trails next-generation truck tyre launch
Tyre specialist Goodyear has announced that this summer will see the roll-out of a new generation of truck tyres, which it says are designed for fleets ‘striving for efficiency’.
The company will launch two new ranges onto the European market in September – Kmax and Fuelmax – comprising steer, drive and trailer tyres. Kmax has been built for optimised mileage, while Fuelmax has been designed for maximum fuel efficiency.
Said Goodyear: “The new tyres take the emphasis off the type of operation, i.e. long haul or regional haul, and put it on the economic priority, be it mileage or fuel efficiency. Kmax and Fuelmax are about cost optimisation and contribution to business success for the operators using these tyres.
“The new ranges will make fleets’ tyre choice easier. Operators will now be able to choose tyres according to their business type and need, allowing them to put the main priority on mileage or on fuel efficiency.
“Without compromising overall tyre performance, the new Goodyear tyres provide the operational flexibility to perform well in long haul as well as regional haul – all year round.”
The ranges are currently undergoing extensive field testing, Goodyear says, the results of which, together with more details on the tyres’ attributes, will shortly be made available.
