Goodyear FUELMAX D Performance: Review & Rating
Fuelmax D Performance was unveiled by Goodyear at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 and is part of its most fuel-efficient tire range to date. Fuelmax performance tires are the first Goodyear tires to boast full–silica-tread-compound technology. The product attained EU tire-label grade ‘A’ for fuel-efficiency and also adheres to the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) winter tire requirements.
Fuelmax D Performance tires allow committed long haul-fleets to optimize fuel savings and facilitates truck manufacturers to fulfill progressively ambitious European Union CO2 targets. The latest model is projected to decrease 15% Heavy Duty Automobile CO2 emissions by 2025 and about 30% by 2030. Moreover, the superior-net-to gross ratio in conjunction with low tread depth enable these tires to deliver improved mileage and lower rolling resistance.
In fact, comparative tests conducted by Goodyear revealed that Fuelmax D drive tires offer an improved rolling resistance of up to 6 – 10% against Goodyear Marathon LHS II and Marathon LHD II tires. The reason being that continuous ribs and directional tread design are much better for rolling resistance compared to the conventional block type design. As a result, you get lower noise and better traction.
Pros
- Fuelmax D delivers remarkable winter traction
- The tire comes stocked with a new innovative rib type design
- The tiresofferhigher mileage and improved rolling resistance
- The directional tread design delivers low noise and steady traction
- Fuelmax D tire comes with ultra-wide tread width and diminished non-skid depth
Cons
- As of October 2018, Goodyear Fuelmax D Performance tires haven’t accumulated enough road miles to reveal solid cons.
Performance
The Fuelmax D Performance drive tire is manufactured in size 315/70R22.5 and features IntelliMax Groove technology. The tread design facilitates traction, while the self-generating grooves occurring at 60% tread wear ensure high mileage, life-long traction, and low rolling resistance. Moreover, complete tread depth visibility is secured by 16 measuring windows.
In fact, the combination of Fuelmax D Performance tires with Goodyear’s existing Fuelmax T trailer tires shall enable CO2 reductions and uniform fuel savings. A 100 vehicles strong long-haul fleet deploying this tire combination can save about 214,000L of diesel per annum and decrease nearly 557,000 kg of CO2. All of this translates into monetary saving of almost $340,000.
These tires are produced for dedicated long-haul applications. They will offer you EU tire-label grade ‘A’ for fuel-efficiency, one-wave exterior noise, B’ grade Wet Grip, and 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) winter performance. The primary factor contributing towards wet grip and low fuel consumption is the usage of fully-silica-tread-compound technology by Goodyear. It ensures exceedingly regular footprint-pressure-distribution for high mileage and regular wear under all conditions confronted in long-haul service.
Goodyear believes that tires are critical for long-term mobility and are a chief component of vehicle performance. The Fuelmax D demonstrates the company’s understanding of the proverbial roadblocks and opportunities that environmental objectives present for its customers. Moreover, the latest offering further establishes their commitment to helping fleets and OEMs in attaining those objectives and decreasing costs. In fact, tires are merely a part of the broader picture, as Proactive Solutions and other tire-related services by Goodyear are essential to optimize Fuelmax D Performance tire’s complete potential to further drive profits and minimize emissions.
Sizes Available
The Fuelmax D Performance drive tire is available in the following five sizes:
- 295/60R22.5
- 295/80R22.5
- 315/60R22.5
- 315/70R22.5
- 315/80R22.5
Warranty
You’re eligible for a limited lifetime warranty if:
- You’re the authorized agent or owner of the Goodyear tires
- The tires bear the tire identification numbers as prescribed by the Department of Transportation
- The tires are only used on commercial vehicles that were recommended by Goodyear or the vehicle manufacturer
Warranty Exclusions
- The damages and/or wear caused by road hazards resulting in cuts, snags, wreck, fast wear, collision, fire, heel, and irregular wear.
- Improper inflation, high-speedspinup, overloading, misapplication, negligence, racing, misuse, chain damage, or improper mounting or demounting.
- Intentionally altering the appearance of the tire after it leaves an authorized Goodyear factory.
- Any Goodyear commercial tire bearing the word “Mileage” on its sidewall.
- Tires becoming dysfunctional due to improper repairs.
- Incidental or consequential damage.
Customer Reviews
As of October 2018, there aren’t enough miles driven by its customers to muster any weighty reviews.
Conclusion
Comparative tests conducted by Goodyear revealed that Fuelmax D drive tires deliver superior rolling resistance of up to 6 – 10% against Goodyear Marathon LHS II and Marathon LHD II tires. The reason being that continuous ribs and directional tread design are much better for rolling resistance compared to the conventional block type design. As a result, you get lower noise and better traction.
Goodyear believes that tires are critical for long-term mobility and are a chief component of vehicle performance. The Fuelmax D demonstrates the company’s understanding of the proverbial roadblocks and opportunities that environmental objectives present for its customers.