AKRON, Ohio, May 4, 2001 – Goodyear has introduced a new line of premium radials promising a quiet ride, excellent wet and dry traction along with a 60,000-mile limited warranty to its five Kelly house brands.
The company said the Lee Steel Trak, Star Imperial, Monarch Ultra Trak, Hallmark Ultimate and Republic Enterprise all feature a unique combination of tread elements and advanced design to help dissipate water, and the technology to deliver long tread life. "Any of these tires will carry consumers through all four seasons," saidKeith Donahue, Kelly Brands´ product manager, broadline tires.
"We´re so confident that the design and technology offer a superior value,” he said. “We´re backing it with a 60,000-mile limited warranty. That goes a long way withconsumers who are looking for a high-mileage premium radial."
Each brand comes in sizes ranging from 13-inch to 16-inch, and all are S-rated for speeds up to 112 m.p.h.