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Goodyear innovation designed
to extend the life of a truck tire’s
retread cushion without sacrificing
quality and performance has been named
“Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the
Year” by Tire Technology International,
an independent global jury of tire
professionals, engineers and academic
scholars.
The Multi-Piece Cushion contains three
distinct layers, according to Jay
Hofner, a Goodyear general
manager.
“One of these layers is a barrier
extending the product’s shelf life,”
says Hofner. “This is a big advantage
for Goodyear authorized
retreaders.”
The other layers consist of ingredients
that, when mixed together, complete the
curing package. The Multi-Piece Cushion
is heat-resistant, eliminating the need
for refrigeration – another advantage
for retreaders, he notes.
“And its round shape is unique, making
it more user-friendly,” says Hofner.
“Traditional truck tire cushion gum is
flat, with edges and corners that can
stick to other layers of cushion
gum.”
Last year the company also received the
Tire Technology of the Year Award for
its UltraGrip Ice+ winter tires. The
line was engineered to perform in some
of the world’s most challenging
environments, including freezing Nordic
winter roads, according to Hofner. It
features ActiveGrip Technology, which
combines a dual cap compound with
hybrid sipes.
For more information, visit www.goodyeartrucktires.
com.
