Goodyear Debuts Super Fuel-Efficient Long Haul Drive Tire

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced what is calls “the most fuel-efficient long haul drive tire in North America.”

Available now, the company claims that the Goodyear FUEL MAX LHD G505D saves, “on average: $1,444 worth of fuel per truck, per year, compared to the Michelin X Line Energy D.”

“Fuel is the number-one cost for trucking fleets,” said Brian Buckham, general manager, product marketing, Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems.

“This tire,” he continued, “is a must-have for fleets that are serious about reducing their cost-per-mile.”

The SmartWay-verified Goodyear FUEL MAX LHD G505D improves truck fuel economy by, on average, 2% compared to the Michelin X Line Energy D; 1.3% compared to the Continental EcoPlus HD3; and .9% compared to the Bridgestone M710 Ecopia.

The tire also features:

* A highly siped center rib and lateral grooves to help enhance all-season traction;
* Goodyear’s Tredlock Technology, which contains interlocking micro-grooves and a wide tread to help stabilize the tread for long life and enhanced toughness;
*A steel-belt casing package for toughness, endurance and robust retreadability; and
*Penetration protectors to help resist stone drilling, which also enhances casing retreadability

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