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Goodyear Launches Assurance DuraPlus 2
Goodyear Malaysia recently updated its Assurance DuraPlus range with the new Assurance DuraPlus 2, which comes with TredLife Technology that is designed to provide longer mile- age and durability. Using innovative tread design, cavity shape and re-formulated long-lasting compound, the Assurance DuraPlus 2 tyres are said to be capable of delivering tread life of up to 110,000 kilome- tres, without compromising safety and performance.
Alex Ng, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia, said: “At Good- year, we have a strong commitment to constantly innovate. From forefront of tyre technology innovation and the new Assurance Du- raPlus 2 is undoubtedly the latest testimonial to this commitment. This tyre features some of our latest advancements, for example, - tended tread life, optimum grip and minimal road noise for absolute peace-of-mind.”
Innovative tread design
The tread pattern on the Assurance DuraPlus 2 comes with a sym- metric design and 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
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 vibration.
Re-formulated, long-lasting compound
Through an enhanced compound formula, the tyre’s tensile strength performance. The use of this compound is not only present through- against damage caused by environmental factors. Furthermore, the Assurance DuraPlus 2 uses a minimum of two layers of high modu- lus, low shrinkage ply material in the sidewall, which helps to ensure strong resistance to external impacts.
Benjamin Chong, Product Manager of Goodyear Malaysia, added: “The new Assurance DuraPlus 2 features TredLife Technology, which is essentially a combination of the symmetrical tread pattern, im- proved compound and 2-ply construction throughout the tyre. These elements increase the tyre’s overall durability to deliver unmatched mileage tread life, which is important in a country like Malaysia that has a variety of road conditions.”
The Assurance DuraPlus 2 is available at all Goodyear AutoCare cen- tres across Malaysia, with sizes ranging from 13- to 16-inches retail- ing between RM136 and RM293.
创新的花纹设计
重新配方，持久的复合胶料
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