AKRON (Dec. 15, 2014) — Ford Motor Co. has selected two versions of Goodyear's Wrangler light truck tire line as OE fitments on four of its 2015 F-150 pick-up models.
Ford is fitting the Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in sizes 275/55R20, LT 245/70R17 and LT275/65R18 and Wrangler Fortitude HT in sizes 275/65R18 and 265/70R17 on the XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch models of the F-150 range, according to Goodyear.
Wrangler Fortitude HT
The 2015 Ford F-150, which is arriving in dealer showrooms this month, features a fully boxed steel frame; military-grade aluminum alloys in the body and cargo box; and the option of a turbocharged V-6 engine, Goodyear said.
The Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure features Goodyear's proprietary “Durawall” aramid reinforcement to help resist sidewall cuts and punctures plus biting edges and a specialized rubber compound for superior traction on wet and icy roads. The Fortitude, launched at the 2014 Goodyear dealer meeting, is described as a premium OE tire with excellent wet traction and a long tread life.
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