Talk about going green, Goodyear Tire has reported the first commercial use of a new soybean oil-based rubber compound, which is helping the company enhance tire performance in dry, wet and winter conditions. The Goodyear team of scientists and engineers created a tread compound, or formulation, using soybean oil, which is naturally derived, cost-effective, carbon-neutral […]
Leader in the field of tires and rubber, Goodyear announced Christopher Helsel as the vice president and chief technology officer, effective September 1, 2017 Helsel currently serves as director, North America commercial and global off-highway technology and brings a wealth of experience in key research and development, technology and business roles in Goodyear. “As traditional […]
The Kenworth T370 just became even more versatile thanks to the availability of wide base tires for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle ratings. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, the tires were previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 pounds. “These tires can […]
