Goodyear Adds DuraSeal to Unisteel G177 Drive Tyres

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced that it is expanding its DuraSeal product, a self-sealing commercial tyre technology, to more mixed-service tyres. Specifically, DuraSeal will now be available in the Unisteel G177 severe-service drive tyre. “Adding DuraSeal Technology to the rugged G177 will reduce vehicle downtime due to punctures,” said Rich Cottrell, product manager for mixed-service tyres.

The Unisteel G177 severe-service drive tyre is used in mining, logging, landfill, road-building and other severe-service applications, Goodyear said. A high-tear strength tread compound helps resist rubber chipping and chunking, and an enhanced casing design improves strength, puncture resistance and retreadability, according to the tiremaker.

DuraSeal technology, which helps seal tread-area punctures up to ¼ inch in diameter, was previously only available in Unisteel G287 MSA and G288 MSA mixed-service tyres. Available in sizes 11R22.5 H, 11R24.5 H and 12R22.5 H, the G177 mixed-service tyre featuring DuraSeal technology is manufactured in Goodyear’s Danville, Va., plant. A 12R24.5 H size will be available in September.