Goodyear Releases New North American Winter Range

Goodyear has introduced its first dedicated winter tyre for the SUV and light truck segments in North America. Called the Ultra Grip Ice WRT, the new range is offered in 16 popular sizes – 10 passenger sizes in S speed rating and standard load rating, and six LT sizes in Q speed rating and E load rating.

“Coupled with a need to satisfy the performance requirements of drivers of these vehicles, Goodyear developed these new tyres to provide enhanced traction in changing winter conditions,” said Gary Medalis, Goodyear brand general manager.

The Ultra Grip Ice WRT offers what Goodyear calls “Winter Reactive Technology”, a combination of features designed to work together to help provide a balance of starting, stopping and turning action in a variety of weather conditions, such as snow, ice, slush, wet and dry. Further elements of Winter Reactive Technology include two and three-dimensional tread blades, a directional tread design and a winter grip compound.  The Ultra Grip Ice WRT range is comprised of two distinctive tread designs – one for light-truck applications, and one for SUV/crossover vehicle applications.