The rubber feels soft and supple when doing the old twist and fingernail tread test (scientific test procedure). The silica tread compound enhances wet traction and the durometer seems to be between the old MTR and the sticky comp tires Goodyear has built. The larger sizes (up to 42') will have black lettering, so that will be fine. That means white outline letters out, ready to be scraped into white sidewalls by rocks. The asymmetrical (not symmetrical) tread design looks directional, but Goodyear says the tires are NOT directional, can run either way and have been tested that way.įor those like us who don't like white lettering, the new MTR with Kevlar might disappoint, as many sizes will have white outline lettering. It also helps reinforce the sidewall for on-pavement driving. Goodyear says using Kevlar increases sidewall toughness and puncture resistance 35%. The new tire with an asymmetrical tread design and Kevlar sidewalls promises to be a contender in the hot MT tire market. The Goodyear MT/R with Kevlar features an asymmetric tread design that provides optimal off-road traction, as well as enhanced (and quiet) on-road handling. Helps provide aggressive traction & superb handling,'For serious off-road drivers, the Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar® offers outstanding 4WD performance in extreme conditions. Minimise damage from sidewall scuffing, Asymmetric Tread Design. Hardworking wraparound tread Offers enhanced sidewall traction Aggressive tread pattern helps provide off-road traction in wet, muddy conditions', Rugged Sidewall Design. The following are all of the sizes and specifications for the Goodyear Wrangler MT/R ® With Kevlar ®. DuPont™ Kevlar® reinforced sidewalls provides at least 35% more puncture resistance Tire Prices vary based on specifications such as speed rating, load index and sidewall.

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