Goodyear OE on stars of North American Auto Show

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company supplied original equipment tyres to some of the vehicles being showered with top new vehicle awards at the recent North American Auto Show.

The updated 2013 Ram 1500 pickup, which rides exclusively on Goodyear tyres, was selected “North American Truck/Utility of the Year.” The award is selected annually by 49 North American automotive journalists.

Goodyear supplied several different tyre fitments for varying Ram 1500 models – including the Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor, Wrangler SR-A and Fortera SL tyres. Fitments ranged in wheel diameters from 17- to 22-inch sizes. The Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tyres in 17- and 20-inch sizes were especially singled out for low rolling resistance, helping Chrysler to gain a best-in-class fuel economy rating for the Ram 1500.

In addition, the NAIAS Urban Green Vehicle of the Year, the Tesla Model S, was announced at the 17th annual Urban Wheel Awards on the eve of the auto show. Standard fitment for the Tesla S are Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 tyres in a 245/45R19 size.
“Supplying the tyress for some of the most highly respected vehicles on the road is a familiar role for us, and we are proud when experts choose Goodyear tyres,” said Johann Finkelmeier,