Goodyear Introduces New Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 Tire for Regional Commercial Vehicles
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has launched the new Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 tire for super-regional and regional all-position commercial vehicle applications. The SmartWay-verified tire combines long-haul tread efficiency with high-scrub regional tire durability.
The tire features a balanced long-haul and regional tread compound for fuel efficiency, scrub guard compound for wear resistance, five-rib tread with wide footprint, stone protector ledges for casing protection, and Cooper Wear Square™ indicator for tread life monitoring. It's specifically designed for super-regional and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) fleets, addressing the evolving needs of shorter routes between shipping hubs and last-mile delivery efficiency.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ha lanciato il nuovo pneumatico Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 per applicazioni commerciali su veicoli di posizione all-around, super-regionali e regionali. Questo pneumatico, verificato da SmartWay, combina l'efficienza del battistrada per lunghe distanze con la durabilità degli pneumatici regionali ad alta resistenza all'usura.
Il pneumatico presenta una mescola di battistrada bilanciata per lunghe distanze e regionali per un'ottimizzazione del consumo di carburante, una mescola di protezione contro l'usura, un battistrada a cinque coste con una larga impronta, sporgenze protettive per la protezione della carcassa e un indicatore Cooper Wear Square™ per il monitoraggio della durata del battistrada. È specificamente progettato per flotte super-regionali e di carico parziale (LTL), rispondendo alle esigenze in evoluzione di percorsi più brevi tra i centri di spedizione e l'efficienza nella consegna dell'ultimo miglio.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) ha lanzado el nuevo neumático Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 para aplicaciones comerciales de vehículos en posiciones generales, super-regionales y regionales. Este neumático, verificado por SmartWay, combina la eficiencia del dibujo de la banda de rodadura para largas distancias con la durabilidad de los neumáticos regionales de alta resistencia al desgaste.
El neumático cuenta con una mezcla de banda de rodadura equilibrada para largas distancias y regionales para la eficiencia de combustible, una mezcla de guardia contra el desgaste, un dibujo de cinco nervios con una amplia huella, bordes protectores de piedras para la protección de la carcasa y un indicador Cooper Wear Square™ para el monitoreo de la vida útil de la banda de rodadura. Está diseñado específicamente para flotas super-regionales y de carga menor a un camión (LTL), abordando las necesidades en evolución de rutas más cortas entre los centros de envío y la eficiencia de la entrega de última milla.
굿이어 타이어 & 고무 회사 (NASDAQ: GT)가 슈퍼 리전 및 리전 올 포지션 상업용 차량 응용 프로그램을 위한 새로운 쿠퍼® WORK 시리즈™ RHA 2 타이어를 출시했습니다. 스마트웨이 인증 타이어는 장거리 주행 효율성과 높은 마모 저항력을 갖춘 리전 타이어의 내구성을 결합합니다.
이 타이어는 연료 효율성을 위한 장거리 및 리전 타이어 균형 배합, 마모 저항성을 위한 스크럽 가드 배합, 넓은 접지면을 가진 5-리브 트레드, 케이스 보호를 위한 돌 보호턱, 그리고 트레드 수명 모니터링을 위한 쿠퍼 웨어 스퀘어™ 지표를 특징으로 합니다. 이는 슈퍼 리전 및 소화물 (LTL) 플릿을 위해 특별히 설계되었으며, 배송 허브 간의 짧은 경로와 마지막 마일 배송 효율성의 변화하는 요구를 충족합니다.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) a lancé le nouveau pneu Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 pour les applications commerciales de véhicules tout position, super-régionales et régionales. Ce pneu, vérifié par SmartWay, allie l'efficacité du profil pour les longs trajets à la durabilité des pneus régionaux à haute résistance à l'usure.
Le pneu présente un mélange de bande de roulement équilibré pour les longs trajets et les régions, un mélange de protection contre l'usure, un profil à cinq nervures avec une large empreinte, des bords protecteurs contre les pierres pour la protection de la carcasse et un indicateur Cooper Wear Square™ pour le suivi de la durée de vie de la bande de roulement. Il est spécifiquement conçu pour les flottes super-régionales et de charges inférieures à un camion (LTL), répondant aux besoins évolutifs des itinéraires plus courts entre les centres d'expédition et l'efficacité de la livraison du dernier kilomètre.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) hat den neuen Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 Reifen für superregionale und regionale All-Position-Nutzfahrzeuganwendungen eingeführt. Der von SmartWay geprüfte Reifen kombiniert die Effizienz des Profils für Fernverkehr mit der hohen Abriebfestigkeit regionaler Reifen.
Der Reifen verfügt über eine ausgewogene Mischung für Fern- und Regionalverkehr zur Kraftstoffeffizienz, eine Abriebschutzmischung für Verschleißfestigkeit, ein fünfrippiges Profil mit breiter Aufstandsfläche, Steinprotektor-Kanten zum Schutz der Karkasse und den Cooper Wear Square™-Indikator zur Überwachung der Profiltiefe. Er wurde speziell für superregionale und Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Flotten entwickelt und erfüllt die sich wandelnden Anforderungen an kürzere Routen zwischen Versandzentren und die Effizienz der letzten Meile.
- Introduction of new product targeting growing super-regional commercial vehicle segment
- SmartWay verification indicates environmental compliance and fuel efficiency
- Product features enhance durability and longevity, potentially reducing fleet maintenance costs
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This product launch strategically positions Goodyear to capitalize on fundamental shifts in commercial logistics patterns. The super-regional and LTL segments are experiencing rapid growth, driven by e-commerce expansion and the optimization of distribution networks. The new RHA 2 tire specifically addresses the hybrid operating conditions these fleets face - combining both highway and urban delivery requirements in single routes.
The tire's dual-purpose design carries significant operational implications for fleet operators. By eliminating the need for separate long-haul and regional tires, it can reduce inventory complexity and maintenance costs. The incorporation of the Cooper Wear Square™ indicator also enables more precise fleet maintenance planning, potentially extending tire life cycles and improving total cost of ownership metrics.
From a market perspective, this launch demonstrates Goodyear's responsive product development strategy. The company is leveraging the Cooper brand's strong commercial vehicle presence while addressing emerging market needs. The SmartWay verification is particularly noteworthy, as it allows fleets to meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements without sacrificing performance.
The timing of this release aligns with broader industry trends toward hub-and-spoke distribution models and increased regional shipping activity. While the immediate revenue impact may be modest, the product strengthens Goodyear's competitive position in a growing market segment that bridges traditional long-haul and regional applications.
The Cooper® WORK Series™ RHA 2 tire combines the fuel efficiency of a long-haul tire with the toughness of a high-scrub regional tire for super-regional and regional all-position commercial applications
"The super-regional category is evolving with shorter routes between shipping hubs and a focus on improving efficiency by being closer to last-mile delivery fleets," said Joe Burke, vice president, North America Commercial at Goodyear. "The new Cooper WORK Series RHA 2 helps address these needs by combining a long-haul tread with a scrub guard compound, creating a tough tire that can handle everything from long trips to urban traffic."
The Cooper WORK Series RHA 2 is designed for super-regional and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) fleets and includes the following features:
- BALANCED LONG-HAUL AND REGIONAL TREAD COMPOUND provides fuel efficiency with long miles to removal.
- SCRUB GUARD COMPOUND helps resist wear in high-scrub, super-regional and regional applications.
- FIVE-RIB TREAD WITH WIDE FOOTPRINT AND SOLID SHOULDER promotes even wear and long miles to removal.
- STONE PROTECTOR LEDGES help minimize stone retention and protect the casing from stone penetration for retreadability.
- COOPER WEAR SQUARE™ indicator allows for quick approximation of remaining tread life for each tire.
The new Cooper WORK Series RHA 2 is the latest addition to the Cooper line up of commercial truck tires. The Cooper WORK Series, SEVERE Series and PRO Series commercial truck tires deliver the quality and value expected from the Cooper brand by focusing on total cost of ownership. For more information on the entire line of Cooper commercial tires, visit CooperTruckTires.com.
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