In the second quarter of 2020, all six Fuel Max RTD sizes will be available at original equipment and at Goodyear authorized dealers. Designed to improve the operational efficiency of regional and urban trucking fleets, the Goodyear Fuel Max RTD is Goodyear’s best premium regional drive tire, balancing fuel efficiency with traction and long miles to removal, the company says..
Compliant with Phase 2 greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards, the tire also contains a new, low rolling resistance compound and is complete with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Certification for enhanced traction in all weather conditions.
“Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Certification testing is conducted in the harshest winter conditions at a Goodyear facility in Finland above the Arctic Circle,” says Dustin Lancy, Goodyear commercial product marketing manager. “Combined with our new tread design and compounds, this traction enhances the tire’s performance to maximize grip, fuel efficiency and long miles to removal.”
Good year says ideal applications for this tire cover a wide range of vehicle types, including straight trucks, day cabs, box trucks, heavy-duty pickups, utility vehicles and any regional truck that requires extra traction in all-weather conditions.
The Goodyear Fuel Max RTD line is currently available in OE sizes 11R22.5 (Load Ranges G and H) and 255/70R22.5 (Load Range H). By the second quarter of 2020, the tire will be available in sizes 225/70R19.5 (Load Range G), 245/70R19.5 (Load Range H) and 295/75R22.5 (Load Range G), which is SmartWay-verified for sustainable transportation. These 19.5 and 22.5-inch sizes are among the top growing in the regional and urban segment, Goodyear says.
To further enhance the Goodyear Total Solution of trusted products and premier nationwide service network, Goodyear also has introduced Complete Tire Management for commercial fleets.
By combining Goodyear’s tire monitoring, insights and service capabilities, Goodyear Tire Management offers a complete solution customized for a fleet’s needs, the company says. The suite of products and services enable companies to focus on their fleet management and business operations while Goodyear monitors their tires and provides actionable and insightful information to activate tire service where needed.
“Businesses have a lot riding on their tire investments. Their ability to deliver goods and services for their customers is dependent on reliable mobility,” says Johnny McIntosh, Goodyear director of integrated solutions and tire management.
“Poorly managed tires can affect the overall tire life, fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime. That’s why we have introduced Tire Management and remain committed to helping fleets achieve operational and financial efficiencies,” McIntosh says.
The company says Goodyear Tire Management currently focuses on four primary products:
Goodyear Tire Optix. This digital inspection toolset helps fleets quickly and accurately detect critical tire data, such as tire pressure, tread depth and tire wear conditions. With real-time alerts and detailed inspection results, Goodyear Tire Optix helps fleets optimize their long-term tire performance.
Goodyear CheckPoint. The drive-over reader device provides automated inspections of tire pressure and tread depth. Positioned at a fleet yard entrance, this in-ground device scans passing trucks and triggers alerts to fleet maintenance if there are any immediate tire concerns that require attention. This solution enables large numbers of vehicles to be inspected efficiently and offers a frequently updated snapshot of tire health.
Goodyear TPMS Plus. This on-vehicle, active monitoring system evaluates tire conditions in real-time using Goodyear’s unique, fleet-specific algorithms. TPMS Plus helps fleets identify critical issues, such as tire air leaks and high temperatures, while also providing predictive tire maintenance analytics to help reduce tire related roadside breakdowns.
Goodyear TireReady. A comprehensive Tire Management solution, Goodyear TireReady is a tire subscription program custom-designed to meet the specific needs of an individual fleet. Goodyear and its dealer network will manage and optimize the entire lifecycle of a tire — from new tire choices to retreads, monitoring, service, analytics and more. This all-encompassing solution allows fleets to focus on their core business while Goodyear takes care of the tires.
“Goodyear Tire Management helps fleets fully understand tire costs and performance,” says McIntosh. “Fleets that have piloted Goodyear Tire Management have reduced emergency service spend, increased tire life and improved retreadability.”
