Goodyear is offering two new wide-base tires for long-haul fleets – the Fuel Max SSD drive and Goodyear Fuel Max SST trailer tires – to help cut fuel costs and reduce downtime.

In addition to Goodyear Fuel Max Technology, the Fuel Max SSD and Fuel Max SST both feature Goodyear DuraSeal Technology, which helps seal punctures of up to ¼-inch in diameter in the repairable area of the tires’ tread, but does not seal sidewall punctures.

The new Goodyear Fuel Max SSD and Goodyear Fuel Max SST wide-base tires share other features, including a special tread compound for enhanced fuel economy and an optimized tread design and tire footprint for even wear and long miles to removal.

The Goodyear Fuel Max SSD also features wide grooves with stone ejectors, which help resist stone drilling to promote casing durability; Goodyear Tredlock Technology with interlocking microgrooves to help stabilize the tire’s tread for high mileage; and an open shoulder design for all-season traction.

“Fuel efficiency is an important long-haul fleet performance requirement,” said Mahesh Kavaturu, marketing manager, commercial long-haul and regional products. “But these customers also want other tire performance benefits, such as long miles to removal and traction. We believe the new Goodyear Fuel Max SSD and Goodyear Fuel Max SST wide-base tires will provide the right blend of the above attributes to help long-haul fleets optimize their performance and lower their operating costs.”

Both the Goodyear Fuel Max SSD and Goodyear Fuel Max SST are available in size 445/50R22.5 through the Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Network.