At this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
in Detroit, Goodyear is supplying original equipment tires to
the vehicles named as 2011 North American “Car of the Year” and
'Truck of the Year.'
The NAIAS Car (2011 Chevrolet Volt) and Truck (2011 Ford
Explorer) of the Year awards are selected annually by 50 North
American automotive journalists. The honors are announced
during Press Days at the event.
Goodyear was chosen as the exclusive tire supplier for the 2011
Chevrolet Volt, providing its fuel-efficient Assurance Fuel Max
tire. The tire, in size P215/55R17 on the Volt, features a
fuel-saving tread compound that helps reduce energy loss as the
tire rolls.
The standard fitment for the Explorer SE model is the Fortera
HL tire in a P245/65R17 size. “With an optimized tread pattern
that features deep blades and grooves, the award-winning tire
provides confident handling and all-season traction,” according
to Johann Finkelmeier, vice president of original
equipment.
“Supplying the tires for some of the most highly respected
vehicles on the road is a job Goodyear is proud to claim,”
Finkelmeier says. “These vehicles are winners, and we want the
tires to play an important role in that appeal.”
For more information, visit www.goodyeartires.com.
