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Goodyear Presents The New Wrangler Featuring SilentArmor Technology
| For those managing a double life working hard, playing harder Goodyear's latest offering is the perfect drive partner. Providing the best of both worlds, the Goodyear Wrangler featuring SilentArmor technology affords pickup truck and SUV drivers a smooth and quiet ride as it scores high on performance with its on and off-road capabilities.
The versatility of the Goodyear Wrangler featuring SilentArmor technology matches people with active lifestyles while enjoying urban comforts.With its innovative components the Armor Zone that provides rugged toughness, and the Quiet Zone which ensures a silent and superb ride it is ideal for city driving and yet is tough enough for occasional off-road adventures and rough weather conditions. A brand leader in the light-truck/SUV segment for nearly 40 years, Goodyear Wrangler is specially constructed to last long on local roads.With various features such as positive steering response, increased cornering power and uniform handling, it provides motorists a new level of driving confidence and comfort. The Goodyear Wrangler featuring Silent Armor has been designed for the large and growing light truck segment.Goodyear adheres to a simple formula: put customers first. We continuously develop products that suit various lifestyles and answer different needs, says David Morin, Goodyear Philippines President and Managing Director. When it comes to trucks and SUVs that call for unrivalled performance in both smooth city driving or maneuvering tough off-road conditions, this new Wrangler is our answer. A unique combination of toughness and low-noise, we call it the Strong and Silent Type. Considered a breakthrough product in tire technology, the Goodyear Wrangler featuring SilentArmor technology is built with two elements the armor zone and the quiet zone. The Armor Zone is comprised of two high-tensile steel belts and two layers made with a secret, potent ingredient the DuPont KEVLAR. Proved to be five times stronger than steel, KEVLAR has been used in a variety of products, such as bulletproof vests. Used in tires, this substance provides strength needed in on or off-road conditions. Also featuring Goodyears exclusive Durawall rubber compound, the new Wranglers's Armor Zone reinforces the sidewall to withstand punctures and cuts, ensuring long-lasting tires. In addition, it is also built with Rim Guard, a design that further protects the wheels from accidental curb damage. The Quiet Zone, on the other hand, is composed of a layer made with KEVLAR that absorbs road noise for a smooth and quiet ride. Built with unique and aggressive traction ridges designed between the tread of the tire, the Goodyear Wrangler featuring SilentArmor technology delivers superb traction in wet or muddy conditions. The tread compound is a new Goodyear silica blend that maximizes wet traction without sacrificing treadwear. If thats not enough, the Wrangler featuring SilentArmor technology also carries Goodyears standard four-year Confidence Warranty package to extend the feeling of total confidence in the product. The Goodyear Wrangler featuring Silent Armor fits the most popular truck and SUV sizes on the road. This vehicle segment consists of some of the hottest-selling trucks and SUVs today, including the Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, Isuzu Fuego 4x4 & D-Max, Mitsubishi Strada, Toyota Hi-Lux, as well as Toyota Fortuner, Land Cruiser and Prado, Nissan Patrol & Safari, Mitsubishi Pajero, Isuzu Trooper, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Expedition and Kia Sorento. Wrangler Silent Armor featuring Silent Armor is initially available on the following sizes: P235/75 R15, P245/70 R16, P245/75 R16, P255/70 R16, P265/70 R16, LT285/75 R16, LT30x9.5 R15, LT31x10.5 R15 and LT33x12.5 R15. For more information about Goodyear Wrangler with SilentArmor Technology, visit www.goodyearwrangler.com or visit the nearest Goodyear Servitek or TyrePro outlet nationwide.
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