Goodyear launches new Urbanmax bus tyre
Goodyear has launched its new Urbanmax tyre in size 275/70R22.5, designed specifically for city buses and urban transport environments.
Engineered to handle frequent stop-and-go traffic and constant sidewalk contact, Goodyear says the Urbanmax tyre offers enhanced durability and fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor, making it a suitable choice for modern urban mobility.
The Goodyear Urbanmax features a full silica tread compound that delivers up to 40 per cent higher mileage than its predecessor while delivering low rolling resistance (label B) and strong wet traction (label B), both achieved by using a compound with high silica content.
With a four-rib tread design, additional sipes, and deep grooves with stiffeners, the tyre provides consistent handling, even wear, and reliable traction in various surface conditions.
The reinforced sidewall with wear indicators enhances durability, offering long-lasting protection against aggressive curbstones — a key advantage for urban fleets. Additionally, Goodyear says the Urbanmax is regroovable and retreadable, helping to further extend tyre life and reduce total cost of ownership for urban fleets.
Some of the Goodyear Urbanmax tyres will also feature Goodyear’s EcoReady Technology, designated that this tyre is made with 40 per cent sustainable materials. This includes the use of Rice Husk Ash Silica (RHAS), with its sustainable content attributed through the Mass Balance approach.
Goodyear adds that the Urbanmax is EV Ready, meaning it is engineered to support diesel, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles.
“With Goodyear Urbanmax, we’re not just launching a new tyre — we’re delivering a solution tailored for the evolving demands of city mobility,” said Maciej Szymański, marketing director commercial EMEA.
“Key elements of this tyre are designed to support the realities of modern urban transport—from frequent stops and tight turns to the growing need more efficient operations.”
The Goodyear Urbanmax complements the existing Goodyear Urbanmax Commuter and Goodyear Marathon coach tyres.