Goodyear is releasing the G278 MSD to replace its G178 Super Single and provide enhanced mileage, as the result of a one-inch larger footprint, deeper tread depth and special compounding.
Available in 385, 425, and 445/65R sizes in 22.5, the G278 MSD is an all position tire for on/off highway applications, including construction, concrete, oil service and logging.
The criss-cross tread design helps provide exceptional off-road traction, while it helps to pump away water from the tread for enhanced grip, the company says. The tread design also is said to offer a quiet ride, while the tire’s grooved angles with full-width interlocking groove protectors help keep stones from imbedding and drilling into the tread. Special compounding helps resist cuts, chips and tears, leading to increased time in service.
“For our customers working in on/off highway applications, they know the importance of having tires rugged enough to help resist cuts and damage caused by rocks,” says Donn Kramer, Goodyear’s director of marketing for commercial tires. “It’s an area where our engineers put in extra emphasis in the design of the G278 MSD. Their work was validated at our San Angelo Proving Grounds where our rock-cut tests verified the G278 MSD performance. This extra boost offers the potential for a longer lasting tire and lower cost-per-mile for our customers.”
Dovetailing with tire strength is the G278 MSD’s 30/32-inch tread depth for enhanced miles to removal, the company explains
“This, coupled with deep and wide circumferential grooves with more than 500 biting edges, helps provide all-season traction on wet, snowy and dry roads,” says Kramer. “Plus, we have a 68-mph speed rating on these tires.”
The G278 MSD will come with matching retreads in three sizes, beginning in June.
“Our precure retreads will feature the same tread design as well as tread depth as the G278 MSD,” says Kramer. “The one-two punch in our retreading program is the tread and casing of the G278 MSD. Since the tire is constructed with a high tensile steel radial casing, featuring steel belts, the G278 MSD offers customers the potential for multiple retreads and a way to help reduce tire cost through years of superior performance.”
