Goodyear introduced its G392 SSD drive and G394 SST trailer wide-base tires for long-haul and regional-haul applications. The new wide-base tires, which feature Fuel Max Technology, are the first in the industry to offer flat protection, thanks to Goodyear’s exclusive DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like inner liner that instantly seals punctures of up to 1/4-in. in the repairable area of the tread, the tire maker said. DuraSeal does not seal sidewall punctures.
“We feel our new wide-base tires are game-changers in the wide-base tire segment,” said Donn Kramer, director of marketing for Goodyear Commercial Tire. “If a standard wide-base tire hits a nail or other debris and goes flat, there is no limp-home capability, and in about 30% of the cases, the tire deflates to a level where it ruins a $450 wheel.
“With Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology, our customers can now run confidently with wide-base and reap the weight-saving benefits of the tires, while gaining excellent fuel economy and long miles to removal. Our DuraSeal Technology, which has been in use in our mixed service and trailer tires for several years, has been saving our customers money and downtime. It will also shine for our wide-base customers.”
The G392 SSD and G394 SST are SmartWay-verified, joining Goodyear’s complete line of long-haul and regional SmartWay-approved tires.
“The combination of our G392 and G394 can save more than 1,100 pounds over a dual assembly, and achieve comparable fuel economy numbers to other SmartWay-verified tires in the marketplace. But, while DuraSeal Technology sets us apart, the tire also offers superior handling characteristics, with optimized tread depth in the drive position and a tread pattern that helps resist irregular wear. All combined, our new wide-base combination provides exceptional performance and value to help drive down cost-per-mile for our customers,” Kramer added.
According to the tire maker, the G392 SSD features a unique nine-rib design, with eight wide, circumferential grooves to provide all-season traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions. Combined with its deep, 25/32-in.tread depth for long initial tire life, the tire tested with superior results in wet and dry traction at Goodyear’s test facility in San Angelo, Texas, and snow performance testing in Minnesota. The G392 SSD is available in load range “L” in a 445/50R22.5 size.
The G394 SST features a five-rib design with minimal blades, and tread compounding for SmartWay verification and long miles to removal. Its 12/32-inch tread depth provides an excellent balance to maximize fuel economy, weight and tread life, Goodyear said. The optimized tread and mold design provides for a uniform footprint to help resist irregular wear while providing a quiet ride. The tire’s robust shoulder design and casing construction helps it resist curbing damage. The G394 SST is available in load range “L” in a 445/50R22.5 size.
Goodyear added it will matching retreads for both the G392 SSD and G394 SST. dyear Tire & Rubber Co.
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