![]() Rim Width, Section Width, Diameter, Max Load (lbs) The link on the first thread takes you to the Goodyear site, and you can see all the sizes at link on bottom. For more information about Goodyear consumer tires, go to GOODYEAR." The company employs about 70,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 60 facilities in 26 countries around the world. Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. The addition of the Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar adds to Goodyear's strong Wrangler family of tires, which also includes the Wrangler DuraTrac and Wrangler SilentArmor. According to Goodyear research, there are more than four million drivers in the light-truck tire segment who use their vehicles primarily for off-road travel. Its self-cleaning asymmetric tread design also adds to the performance capability in mud.Īvailable in March, the new tire is offered in 30 sizes, fitting vehicles such as 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-ton pickups, Hummer H2 and H3, Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Xterra, Toyota FJ Cruiser and more. Rim Lock, to help prevent wheel slip for minimal balancing throughoutĮach shoulder block of the Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar is stepped "in" and "out" to help give the tire continuous biting edges as it turns through thick mud. Rim Protector, to help protect wheels from accidental curb-like Durawall Rubber, a Goodyear exclusive, which offers rugged toughnessĪnd helps resist cuts and punctures in the sidewall. Staggered Sidewall Shoulder Blocks, to help provide enhanced traction Ramped Tread Blocks, for toughness in off-road driving. A Three-Ply Sidewall, with opposing cord angles for enhanced side wall Traction Blocks, to help provide additional biting edges on rocks, Advanced Mud-Flow Geometry, to help provide self-cleaning and traction Tread Guards, to help resist cuts from stones. It also includes a "wraparound" tread for enhanced sidewall traction in deep mud, sand and rocks an innovative asymmetric tread design that offers aggressive off-road traction while maintaining handling on the road and advanced rubber silica in the tread for superb off-road and wet traction.įurther, the Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar offers these features: However, sidewall toughness is not the only feature of the Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar. The Kevlar-reinforced sidewalls in the new tire help increase sidewall puncture resistance by 35 percent, compared to the original Wrangler MT/R, a tire well-known for its toughness. "This new tire will certainly get the attention of anyone who takes off-road traction seriously." ![]() "The new Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar updates the legendary off-road performing namesake, which has had a great reputation among serious off-roaders," said Melissa Montisano, Goodyear's general manager for light-truck tires. It also helps reinforce the sidewall for when drivers return to the pavement for the drive home. The use of Kevlar, an innovative material that is, pound-for-pound, five times stronger than steel, brings superb sidewall cut- and puncture-resistance to an area of the tire that demands extra toughness when driving off-road. The new Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar is the company's first off-road tire built with the rugged toughness of DuPont Kevlar(R) for enhanced sidewall puncture resistance. Short wet braking distance and the best handling speed."AKRON, Ohio, February 20, 2009: When it comes to developing a tire that can take on tough terrain, such as exploring trails or crawling rocks, engineers at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company left no stone unturned.Overall Goodyear Wrangler MTR Kevlar ReviewĪccording to the test results Goodyear took 1st place. 1-7th place in Traction on a rocky slope. In 2015 experts of the South African magazine Drive Out have tested the Goodyear at size 265/75 R16 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium Mud Terrain tires. Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar is a Mud Terrain and All Season tire with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.Ģ015 Drive Out Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar Test ![]()
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