New Wrangler® DuraTrac® RT delivers enhanced toughness and
dependability to the rugged-terrain category
AKRON,
Ohio, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today introduced
the newest tire in the Wrangler® family: the
Wrangler® DuraTrac® RT, an all-season on- and off-road tire
engineered to take on tough terrain with strength and
dependability.
Outfitted for light trucks and SUVs, the Wrangler DuraTrac RT is
built with the strength of DuPont™ Kevlar® for protection against
tread damage and a three-ply sidewall with Durawall® compound to
help resist punctures, abrasions and cuts in rough, off-road
conditions. With a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake designation, the
tire features better traction and control in winter weather
conditions with a proven tread pattern that has more biting edges
for enhanced grip.
"From summer off-roading to snowy on-road drives, the new
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT provides drivers with the power and
versatility to take them where they want to go," said Michiel Kramer, director of Product Marketing,
Goodyear. "Engineered with a proven tread pattern featuring more
biting edges for enhanced grip, this versatile tire can help
drivers take on any road or trail in any weather condition – rain,
snow or shine."
The newest member of Goodyear's Wrangler family, the Goodyear
Wrangler DuraTrac RT is backed with a 50,000-mile (80,000
kilometer) treadwear limited warranty**. Available in 42 sizes,
from 30 to 35 inches outside diameter, the Wrangler DuraTrac RT is
compatible with a wide range of popular pick-up trucks and SUVs,
including the Chevrolet Silverado and Tahoe, GMC Sierra and
Yukon, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford
Super Duty and F-150, Ram 1500 and more.
The Wrangler DuraTrac RT includes:
- Winter Weather-Worthy with a proven tread pattern
that has more biting edges for enhanced grip on snowy surfaces and
the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake designation.
- Three-ply sidewall with Durawall® sidewall compound
that helps resist punctures, abrasions and cuts in rough, off-road
conditions.
- DuPont™ Kevlar® that helps protect against tread damage
on- and off-road providing confidence for your drive.
To learn more about the new Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT, visit
www.goodyear.com or contact your local Goodyear authorized
dealer.
This innovative tire is just the latest in the long tradition of
Goodyear innovation. Since 1898, Goodyear has been enabling
mobility and continues to stay More Driven. In 2023, Goodyear will
celebrate its 125-year anniversary by continuing to deliver the
products and services that move the world. Visit our Corporate
Website to learn more.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57
facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
**See warranty brochure or goodyear.com for complete
details.
Dupont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company used under license by The
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and affiliates.
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