Goodyear tire can handle severe service

Feb. 15, 2012
Peterbilt trucks took top honors at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Commercial Truck of the Year awards at the ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas NV recently

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has introduced a new truck tire for oilfield, mining, logging, and construction applications: the Goodyear G741 MSD. The G741 MSD contains a range of features, including:

•Deep 33/32-inch tread with a wide footprint to help provide high mileage and traction •An aggressive, self-cleaning tread design to help resist mud build-up and enhance grip.

•A cut- and chip-resistant tread compound that helps provide long-lasting performance on tough terrain •Tread block sipes to enhance traction in wet, snow, and icy conditions while helping to maintain dry traction •A sidewall design that allows chains to be placed above the tread blocks for enhanced traction and grip The tire will be available in May 2012 in size 11R24.5, Load Range H.

For more information, go to www.goodyeartrucktires.com.