Author Archives: The Answer Man

In recent posts, I’ve mentioned Goodyear’s DuraSeal Popper, a device that demonstrates DuraSeal Technology’s self-sealing capability. How does DuraSeal itself work? Here’s a quick refresher! When a nail puncture occurs, DuraSeal instantly surrounds the nail and seals the puncture. (DuraSeal is … Continue reading →

Every once in a while, I receive questions about steer tires, and sometimes these questions center on the subject of tread grooves in steer tires. While discussing this topic, keep in mind that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that the steer … Continue reading →

As The Tire Answer Man, I sometimes field questions about truck tire ply ratings. One of the more common questions I receive is, “Can I mix tires that have different ply ratings?” The answer to that question is, “Yes – … Continue reading →

Do you think that once a tire has been scrapped, it has no value? Think again. The information you gather from scrap tires can help you see important trends, which in turn will help you make better decisions about tire maintenance … Continue reading →

It’s been more than a month since Goodyear crowned its 29th North America Highway Hero. What an exciting event that was!  And now it’s time to start thinking about next year’s Highway Hero nominations. Do you have a worthy candidate in mind? Let us … Continue reading →

Greetings from the floor of WasteExpo 2012, where your friendly neighborhood Tire Answer Man is spending his week!  WasteExpo, which is taking place in Las Vegas, is the largest recycling and solid waste industry event in North America, and Goodyear … Continue reading →

As someone who travels a lot, I know that staying fit while on the road can be a major challenge. When you’re in a new town every day, it’s hard to eat healthy foods and find time to exercise. And … Continue reading →

I’ve talked about how important it is to select the right tires for your truck. It’s also important to monitor and manage your tires after they’ve hit the highway. A robust monitoring and management program can help you optimize your … Continue reading →

Last summer, Goodyear introduced two new wide-base truck tires that contain DuraSeal Technology: the G392 SSD and the G394 SST. For those of you who aren’t familiar with DuraSeal, it’s a yellow, gel-like rubber compound that instantly seals punctures in … Continue reading →

Goodyear recently crowned the 29th North America Highway Hero – Mike Schiotis, a truck driver from Spring Hill, Tenn., who last year put his life on the line by rescuing a woman from a gun-wielding attacker.  Chosen from among four … Continue reading →