SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — Goodyear has launched a fuel-efficient long haul steer, the Fuel Max LHS, and a smartphone app that streamlines roadside service.
The LHS is a complement to the Fuel Max LHD G505D, Goodyear’s fuel-efficient long-haul drive tire, introduced in October.
Use of the two tires together provides savings of $560 to $1,300 in fuel costs per truck, per year, compared to comparable tires from leading competitors, said Gary Medalis, director of marketing. The company presented results of SAE Type II Fuel Economy testing, a leading industry standard for comparing products.
Brian Buckham, general manager of product marketing, said the LHS also has these attributes:
Like the Fuel Max LHD G505D, the LHS is verified by the SmartWay program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Goodyear announced the LHS and the app during a meeting with trucking journalists and customers at its Goodyear Proving Grounds in San Angelo, Texas.
The new Smart Tech app is designed to add efficiency to its roadside service programs and to provide the driver, the fleet and dealer personnel immediate access to the progress of a service call.
