Goodyear Introduces New Line of Tires

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced its G289 WHA line of tires for waste and recyclables hauling at WasteExpo 2009 in Las Vegas in June.

 “Today, we’ve launched a waste-hauling tire that we believe sets a new standard when it comes to productivity and cost reductions,” said Donn Kramer, Goodyear’s director of commercial tire marketing. “The G289 WHA was built from the ground up to be a performance leader.”

According to the company, key performance features of the G289 WHA include:

·         A wider, deeper 24/32-inch tread helps to extend tread life in waste and recyclables hauling applications.

·         Sidewall protector rib helps resist sidewall scuffing in high-scrub waste and recyclables hauling applications to enhance casing life.

·         Shoulder design helps direct pressure away from the outer tread for uniform treadwear.

·         Sealant inside the tire quickly seals tread punctures (up to 1/4-inch in diameter in the repairable area of the tread; it does not seal sidewall punctures) to help minimize downtime and provide many miles to removal.

The G289 WHA fits the vast majority of waste and recyclables hauling vehicles through its 315/80R22.5 size, in load range L, at 10,200-pound capacity, the company says. Additionally, Goodyear’s full-line of waste and recyclables haul tires can be ordered with Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology, a built-in tire sealant for commercial truck applications. A gel-like rubber compound instantly seals punctures up to 1/4-inch in diameter in the repairable area of the tread, according to Goodyear.

According to Kramer, Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology offers a clear cost savings to fleets. “Fleets can eliminate the costs of application, cleaning out the old sealant, re-applying new sealant, and disposal,” he said. “Plus, there’s no mess, wheel cleaning or need to find the right retreader. Tires can last longer, and time-to-replacement can be extended. With tire costs in the top three expenditures for fleets, just think what this technology can do for the fleet’s bottom line.”

More information is available at www.goodyear.com/truck.