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Goodyear Launches Kelvar-Reinforced Wrangler DuraTrac RT Tire

As impressive as suspension and powertrain developments have come in recent years, one of the most important aspects of any vehicle are its tires, as it’s through the rubber that contract with the ground is made. While most of this thinking may relate to road tires, the same ideal holds true for off-roading tires. Now, Goodyear has announced that arrival of a new all-terrain tire, the Wrangler DuraTrac RT tire.

Designed with off-road-focused light trucks and SUVs in mind, this new all-season rubber features a Kelvar-reinforced sidewall to help resist punctures, abrasions and cuts in rough, off-road conditions. Meanwhile, a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake designation indicates that the tire features superb traction and control in wintery weather conditions.

Photo of Goodyear Kelvar-Reinforced Wrangler DuraTrac RT tire.

“From summer off-roading to snowy on-road drives, the new Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT provides drivers with the power and versatility to take them where they want to go,” Goodyear Product Marketing Director Michiel Kramer claimed in a prepared statement. “Engineered with a proven tread pattern featuring more biting edges for enhanced grip, this versatile tire can help drivers take on any road or trail in any weather condition – rain, snow or shine.”

Backed by 50,000-mile or 80,000-kilometer treadwear limited warranty, the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT is available in 42 sizes ranging from 30- to 35-inches in outside diameter.

In regard to General Motors products specifically, the available sizes are mostly compatible with the OEM tire sizes on the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, except the 275/60R20SL (RPO code QAE) tire that’s optional on most trim levels. However, it’s worth noting that there are no compatible sizes for the Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon as of yet, at least compared to the OEM-specification tires.

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Comments

  1. EDITORS…..CHECK THE SPELLING OF KELVAR. THERE IS NO SUCH THING. IT’S NAMED AFTER KEVIN….LOL. CORRECT SPELLING IS KEVLAR. I CHOSE KEVLAR BELTED TIRES FOR MY AIRPORT LIMO WAY BACK IN THE 1970”S. THEY ARE SUPER SMOOTH AND QUEIT COMPARED TO STEEL BELTED TIRES.

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  2. I have these on my Colorado ZR2. Quite possibly the loudest oem tire I have ever experienced. And very slick in the rain

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  3. How much extra?

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  4. What is Kelvar?
    Did you make this up?
    Or did chatGPT make this up for you?

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    1. Kevlar is a bullet resistant material that is used throughout the world. It’s used for bullet proof vests, shoestrings that won’t break also it’s used to line building walls of military installations. I could go on and on.

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      1. Me, and most likely every person reading this article knows what Kevlar is.
        Obviously the author doesn’t care to read proof the AI generated article they published.

        Sense the sarcasm on the what is KELVAR comment?

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  5. An Editor obviously didn’t proof-read this article before it was posted. So many grammatical/spelling errors, the most humorous of which is “Kelvar”.

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  6. Please stop using chat gpt for your articles. It’s pathetic and tasteless.

    It’s KEVLAR.

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