Goodyear announced a new super-single mixed-service tire that enhances performance and helps lower cost-per-mile for truckers and fleet operators.

Unveiled at the Goodyear Dealer Conference in Orlando, Fla., the G296 MSA features an optimized footprint for enhanced traction in steer and drive positions, more wearable rubber on the tread for enhanced mileage, and helps reduce cuts, chipping and tears through special compounding. The tire also is available with Goodyear's DuraSeal Technology (in a 425/65R22.5 size), which seals up to 1/4-inch diameter punctures in the repairable area of the tread. It does not seal sidewall punctures.

The G296 MSA was developed for heavy on- and off-road applications - such as mixers, dump trucks, pumpers, and other specialty heavy trucks. It is available in three sizes - 385/65R22.5 (load range J), 425/65R22.5 (load range L), and 445/65R22.5 (load range L). The tires offer 23/32-inch tread depth, which is up to 4/32-inch more tread depth than previous Goodyear super-single mixed-service models.

The new G296 MSA is actually lighter than Goodyear's previous model. Depending upon the tire size specified, there is up to a 7 percent weight savings with the new tire.

For those in applications where nails, screws and other construction debris cause problems with flats, Goodyear's DuraSeal Technology provides puncture sealing to help keep downtime to a minimum. DuraSeal Technology uses a gel-like, solvent-free compound built into the inner liner of the tire. It can seal punctures in the tread up to 1/4-inch without the need to repair the tire until it is retreaded. It does not seal sidewall punctures.

Thanks to an all-steel, four-belt package, the G296 MSA offers toughness and outstanding performance, with casings designed to go through multiple retreads. In fact, Goodyear will begin offering matching G296 MSA retreads in the first half of the year to help ensure performance similar to the original tread.

More info: www.goodyear.com/truck