Archive for May, 2005
Question 71
Posted by Tesfaye on May 24, 2005
Sr am a sales person here in Ethiopia, i would like to contact you here a good distributer company if you don’t have any cliant or agent. Please give me a ditail information. If you have an agent please give me the adress of other tyre manufacturer address.
Thank you
Tesfaye Abate
J Sales
please send an e-mail to am_patel@goodyear.com
Question 75
Posted by Tom on May 12, 2005
My RV came with G159 tires in size 245/70R 19.5 These tires have a pretty harsh ride, even when I let the air pressure down to 75lbs in front wheels only(which I don’t like doing).
Will the G670RV have a better ride?
Where the cheapest place I buy them nearby? 92887 is my zip
please log onto www.goodyear.com/truck. You will find a dealer locator.
The G670RV was designed specifically for RV applications.
Question 74
Posted by Chris on May 12, 2005
What can you tell us about “super singles” as they relate to improved fuel economy? - Thank you.
Fuel economy of the new 445/50R22.5 is better because of the fact that there is only 1 tire and 1 wheel. Weight savings is about 800 lbs per truck. Fuel Economy depends on many factors, including driver, route, and load. Directionally, there is a slight fuel economy advantage.
Question 73
Posted by Bob on May 12, 2005
We are about to accept delivery of a new fire truck with a 30,000 lbs rear axle. The tires now on the truck are Goodyear 315/80R22.5 G286A 488 rev/mile, load range L, 20 ply. We are concerned for off-road and/or snow traction. Is there a tread patern available in this size and load range with a better tread patern for our application? Any brand may be considered. Perhaps the tread patern is as good as it gets in this tire size and load range.
Thanks for your help.
Bob Cherveny
Bob...the G286A is a very popular tire on fire trucks in both the US and Canada. I have not heard of any traction issues.
Question 76
Posted by Alan on May 10, 2005
Hi, I am a fire investigator specializing in the analysis of fires on vehicles and equipment. I would like to know a lot more about the process a truck, or other vehicle tire goes through when burning. I am sure you are familiar with the situation where tires ignite from continued brake application while going down hill. My wish is to know more about the materials involved, the burning rate and failure analysis. If you could point me in the direction where such information might be available I sure would appreciate it.
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you.
Alan.
Send a detailed e-mail on exactly what you are looking for to terry_parsons@goodyear.com




