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<\/p>\nGoodyear partner Team De Rooy Iveco has reached the end of the challenging 2023 Dakar Rally, completing almost 9,000 varied kilometres across Saudi Arabia over 16 days.<\/p>\n
As part of their journey, the Dutch team used Goodyear’s Offroad tyres and tyre pressure monitoring system to help keep track of a vital part of their effort.<\/p>\n
When the final stage of the Dakar was completed on Sunday, 15th January, Boss Machinery Team De Rooy IVECO driver Janus Van Kasteren was crowned the 2023 champion, finishing over 1 hour and 14 minutes clear of his closest rival. Teammates Martin and Mitchel Van Den Brink finished third and fourth in other De Rooy-run trucks.<\/p>\n
While the rock, sand and mud surface of the Dakar, coupled with its steep inclines and descents, are a far cry from the challenges faced every day by Europe\u2019s haulage operators, Goodyear says it employs the same approach to what is arguably motorsport\u2019s toughest event.<\/p>\n
Tyres require a design to meet the demands of the conditions in order to extract maximum efficiency, reliability and performance.<\/p>\n
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To prepare for this year\u2019s Dakar, Goodyear\u2019s engineers worked side-by-side with Team De Rooy in the team\u2019s test in Morocco three months ago. <\/p>\n
The test included a simulated version of Dakar, using the Sahara desert to replicate typical features of the Saudi Arabian landscape. <\/p>\n
The test served to evaluate the Goodyear Offroad tyres, which feature a dedicated off-road compound, deep non-skid tread and improved resistance to cuts, making them an ideal choice for the unpredictable Dakar conditions.<\/p>\n
The five days in Morocco also served another purpose; to trial a new TPMS. This on-board technology features a sensor placed within the tyre to alert the driver of anomalies in tyre pressure through a display mounted on the truck\u2019s dashboard. <\/p>\n
On rocky terrain and tough desert surfaces, advance warning regarding tyre temperature and pressure can save teams valuable time in rectification.<\/p>\n
Back on the roads of Europe, Goodyear says identical technology helps saving time, increases efficiency and improves the safety of fleet operations. <\/p>\n
For example, the Goodyear TPMS technology streamlines the process of checking tyre health, cutting the number of hours a fleet spends on routine checks. An underinflation warning could also prevent a tyre causing further damage or negatively affect fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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