Despite the MT abbreviation in its name, the Goodyear Wrangler MT / R with Kevlar all-season SUV tire delivers good performance not only on earth but also on paved roads. Versatility in the application is ensured through the use of several original technologies in its design. And not all of them were developed by Goodyear.
Reinforced sidewall construction
One of these borrowings was Kevlar, which reinforced the sidewalls of the tire. This material, developed by DuPont, is a special synthetic fiber with higher mechanical strength than steel. It is this feature that provides the sidewalls of this model with resistance to aggressive external influences.
Off-road optimized shoulder areas
Used in the name of this model, the abbreviation MT stands for Mud Terrain. Its high performance on earthy soils is ensured by the excellent design efficiency of the shoulder tread zones. Each of them is a row of double blocks located at a considerable distance from each other. This, on the one hand, provides the contact patch with very high and long transverse edges of the grip, and on the other hand, it prevents the tread from being “washed out” by dirt.
Reliable grip in sand and mud
This tire is characterized by good cross-country ability on soils with reduced load-bearing capacity. They are provided by the design of the shoulder areas. This part of the tread has an open design. But unlike the center of the tread pattern, the blocks located here have more massive dimensions. A significant part of these tread elements is located on the sidewalls, forming numerous grip edges on them. This design feature manifests itself most clearly when driving on earthy and sandy soils with an increased level of moisture, as well as in deep snow, providing the tire with reliable grip on such types of surfaces.
More than 600,000 full-size commercial vans have been sold in the US in the past two years, he said, and the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R® With Kevlar® is the perfect fit for this segment because of its durability and capacity to handle increased loads. In addition, the tires also help to reduce noise levels, and the multiple grip edges have improved traction on snow.
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R® With Kevlar®. Goodyear performed better than expected in the early tests and was better than the M / T tires. The 4-rib pattern, closely spaced blocks, and deep sipes allow the tread to grip and hold snow long enough for effective acceleration and braking. In the traction test, Goodyear outperformed both off-road tires, but they still couldn't reach the winter tires.
The high tractive effort, fast acceleration. Average braking properties. Good steering response, but the grip on the front axle is quickly lost at high lateral cornering loads. If the rear wheels are in a skid, traction recovers very slowly.
The tire's tread compound has been engineered with lower rolling resistance to improve fuel efficiency, while the tread pattern has a symmetrical design with circumferential shoulder blocks and an uninterrupted center rib for improving handling and stability on dry roads.
Tire Review Deep grooves and wide circumferential grooves are said to improve traction on wet roads, as well as snow and ice, although this is one area this model has to deal with. Inside, two high-strength steel bands rest on a polyester cord jacket. These combined design elements also help reduce road noise levels and increase driving comfort.
The Wrangler MT/R® With Kevlar® is available in sizes 265 / 70R16 through 275 / 65R18 in a T speed class. Goodyear includes a 65,000-mile lifetime warranty.
Pros
- A tire that can be used under any season.
- Low inside the vehicle noise.
- The high comfort during the ride itself.
Cons
- Might have a limited quantity of sizes.
- Not the best snow and ice traction of the tire.
Sometimes less is more
SoundComfort technology ensures a quieter and more comfortable ride by reducing the noise level inside the car by 50% *.
To hear a noise at different volume levels, click the corresponding icons on the right side of the page. The SoundComfort tires have a built-in sound barrier. This acoustic barrier reduces tire vibration and dampens the internal noise of your vehicle while driving, which reduces in-cab noise in half compared to conventional tires *
What's the bottom line? A quieter, more comfortable ride for you and your passengers.
While driving in a car, many factors affect the noise level: wind, speed, road surface condition, running engine, noises in the structure, as well as tires. One of the main sources of noise in tires is resonance in the air cavity, which occurs due to vibration of the air inside the tire and is transmitted to the vehicle structure.
Goodyear SoundComfort technology directly reduces resonance within the tire air cavity.
The choice is clear
The advantage of SoundComfort technology is that the increased comfort level does not lead to a decrease in performance and other characteristics. These tires have the same warranty as standard tires, the tires can be repaired and the performance is just as good - the only difference is that these tires are ... much quieter.
These tires are produced in winter and summer versions.
Main features of Goodyear Wrangler MT / R with Kevlar
- the sidewalls reinforced with Kevlar are distinguished by increased resistance to any aggressive action;
- the open design of the shoulder zones improves the passability on earthy and sandy soils, even with high moisture content;
- good performance on the highway is ensured by the optimized design of the central part of the tread and the rubber compound with high silica content.