Goodyear Malaysia has added the new Assurance DuraPlus 2 to the Malaysian Assurance DuraPlus range. This latest Assurance series of tyre comes with TredLife Technology which according to Goodyear is designed to provide longer mileage and durability. The Goodyear Assurance DuraPlus 2 is now available at all Goodyear AutoCare centres and dealers in Malaysia, with sizes ranging from 13- to 16-inches retailing between RM136.00 to RM293.00.
The Goodyear Assurance DuraPlus 2 are Goodyear's new entry level tyres as you can see from the price above but with all new tyres, they have had some extra engineering work behind them.They feature an innovative tread design, new cavity shape and re-formulated long-lasting compound. The tyres, when tested by Goodyear, are capable of delivering tread life of up to 110,000 km , without compromising on safety and performance.
The Goodyear tests on tyre mileage projection as tested by the Goodyear Testing Division in Thailand used the popular sized 185/65R14 and 205/55R16 tyres on roads in Thailand. Of course, actual mileage may vary due to type of terrain, quality of roads, vehicle, tire pressure and maintenance, climate, driving styles, usage patterns, etc. so while they do claim high mileage for these tyres, they also would like to state that driving style and pattern also affects final outcome. But personally, if these tyres last over 60,000km, they are impressive.
Alex Ng, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia, said: “At Goodyear, we have a strong commitment to constantly innovate. From being the first tyres on the moon to developing futuristic prototypes such as the Aero tyre for flying cars, we have always been at the forefront of tyre technology innovation, and the new Assurance DuraPlus 2 is undoubtedly the latest testimonial to this commitment. This tyre features some of our latest advancements, for example, an innovative tread pattern and re-formulated compound to offer extended tread life, optimum grip, and minimal road noise for absolute peace-of-mind.”
In terms of the tyre design, the tread pattern on the Assurance DuraPlus 2 comes with a symmetric design with a larger tread width than before. This allows a larger surface area of the tyre to be in contact with the road at any time, and also a higher level of flexibility to rotate in the event of irregular wear.
Additionally, an enhanced cavity shape helps to provide a more squarish and balanced footprint to evenly distribute contact pressure, leading to extended mileage. Narrow lateral grooves along the side of the tyres on the other hand, assist in reducing road noise caused by air pumping. Noise is further reduced with the use of rubber strips between the ply and liner to physically dampen any vibrations.
Through an enhanced compound formula, the tyre’s tensile strength and wear resistance has been significantly improved, ensuring high mileage performance. The use of this compound is not only present throughout the tread, but also along the sidewall to offer long-term resistance against damage caused by environmental factors. Furthermore, the Assurance DuraPlus 2 uses a minimum of two layers of high modulus, low shrinkage ply material in the sidewall, which helps to ensure strong resistance to external impacts.
Benjamin Chong, Product Manager of Goodyear Malaysia stated that, “The new Assurance
DuraPlus 2 features TredLife Technology, which is essentially a combination of the symmetrical tread pattern, improved compound and 2-ply construction throughout the tyre. These elements increase the overall durability of the tyre, to deliver unmatched mileage tread life, which is important in a country like Malaysia that has a variety of road conditions.”
This looks like a good replacement for entry level tyres made by a reputable brand. The prices seem to be affordable and this could be a good choice for most of the popular makes of cars here in Malaysia from the pricing alone.
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