New Pair of Workhorse Truck Tires Launched By Goodyear
United
States:
Goodyear extended its line of commercial tires by introducing two new tires
under their workhorse truck tires range which include Workhorse MSD and MSA for
off-road / over-the-road applications.
According to Evan Perrow,
marketing manager, “The Workhorse name denotes tough and dependable, designed
to help mixed-service trucks tackle tough jobs while helping to lower operating
costs”. He further added that, The Workhouse line is part of Goodyear’s “Total
Solution” premise designed to help fleets lower their operating costs.
The new product named
Workhorse MSD has been launched in two sizes: 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 both belong
to Load Range H with features such as - rugged casing construction which
enhances their toughness and retreadability. Moreover, the tire is also enabled
with an advanced tread compound which helps it to resist cuts and has deep
undertread which promotes cool-running performance.
Further, the second variant
named Workhorse MSA has been launched in three sizes: 11R22.5 (Load Range H),
11R24.5 (Load Range H), and 315/80R22.5 (Load Range L – 10,000-pound capacity).
Backed by its key features such as enhanced tread volume and high-mileage tread
compound, and wider footprint the tire offers better handling and greater
mileage.
According to a recent report
published by TechSci Research, “United States Tyre Market
Forecast & Opportunities, 2020’’, United States automobile market is the
second largest automobile market in the world, with a motorization rate (including
passenger cars and commercial vehicles) of more than 790 vehicles per 1,000
individuals, in 2014. Increasing disposable income due to strengthening US
Dollar, falling oil and food prices, and rising standard of living, are
resulting in an increase in production and sales of vehicles in the US. Steady
growth in sales and production of automobiles, expanding automobile fleet, and
favorable government policies, are anticipated to propel growth in the US tire
market over the next five years.
As per TechSci Research,
introduction of Workhorse Truck Tires will strengthen the product portfolio of
the Goodyear in the country, which is further expected to support its market
share in the United States tire market.