GOODYEAR INTRODUCES THE RL-5K OFF-THE-ROAD TIRE WITH THREE STAR LOAD CAPACITY RATING FOR HEAVY DUTY LOADERS
The RL-5K with three-star designation offers larger wheel loaders, more load carrying capacity and a deep tread for cut resistance and traction
AKRON, Ohio, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) recently launched the new three-star RL-5K Off-the-Road (OTR) tire for large wheel loaders and wheel dozers. The RL-5K is Goodyear’s newest radial OTR tire in the 45/65R45 tire size and is constructed to withstand the air pressure necessary to deliver an increased three-star load capacity, which translates to a 16% increase in load carrying capacity.1 The RL-5K with three-star capacity also features a deep, 250-level durable tread to deliver cut resistance and traction in severe underfoot conditions.