The original Goodyear DuraPlus range appeared in Malaysia 10 years ago and was a major product developed for the region. It was aimed at motorists wanting longer life from their tyres while paying an affordable price.
Five years ago, the DuraPlus tyre became part of the Assurance family which promised not just extended tread life but also added protection (for the tyre) with Kevlar. Though it was upgraded technically, the Assurance Duraplus was still a ‘Value’ tyre that offered safety, performance and quality at an affordable price.
10,000 kms more than original DuraPlus
Now Goodyear Malaysia has updated the Assurance DuraPlus range with the new Assurance DuraPlus 2. It still has TredLife Technology that is designed to provide longer mileage and durability. The Assurance DuraPlus 2 tyres are now claimed to be good for up to 110,000 kms – 10,000 kms more than the first DuraPlus tyres. Of course, actual mileage will depend on how the tyres are maintained, the driving style and road conditions.
According to Benjamin Chong, Product Manager at Goodyear Malaysia, TredLife Technology is important in a country like Malaysia that has a variety of road conditions. “Tredlife Technology 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 for tread life.”
Innovative tread design
The tread pattern on the Assurance DuraPlus 2 comes with a symmetric design with a larger tread width. 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.
Reformulated, long-lasting compound
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.
“At Goodyear, we have a strong commitment to constantly innovate. The Assurance DuraPlus 2 is undoubtedly the latest testimonial to this commitment,” said Alex Ng, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia.
The Assurance DuraPlus 2 is now available at all Goodyear AutoCare centres across Malaysia. Sizes range from 13 to 16 inches with recommended retail prices from RM136 to RM293, depending on the size.
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