http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...19/073817.html

sample quote:

In analyzing rolling resistance factors,
Goodyear scientists and engineers found that the tread
(pattern, groove depth and compound)
accounted for more than half of a truck tire's rolling resistance,
he said. Therefore, tread enhancements figure heavily into the new technology.

Actual Society of Automotive Engineers test results show an 8 percent improvement in fuel economy compared with standard Goodyear over-the-road tires. However, since no one drives at constant speed on flat terrain for a 10-hour shift, Goodyear engineers adjusted the SAE results to 4 percent to estimate real-world conditions, such as varying driver inputs, road conditions and terrain and truck aerodynamics.

 

Who made Goodyear the tire gods? Mine have Dry rot after 40000km's 3 years and they don't care told meto call dealer

 

Are Goodyear still made in USA?
Glenn.

 

The best way to tell, and I bet the forum sponsor will appreciate this, is to head over to TireRack.com and look up the tires you want. Each description page TELLS YOU the country of origin. You're looking for 255/60/17 up front and 275/60/17 in back and TireRack shows one tire only in both sizes, the Goodyear Eagle RS-A. The funny thing is, the 255s are US made while the 275s are made in Canada. Other sizes of the Eagle RS-A are made in Japan, Germany, and Mexico.

So there is no "USA Made" tire company. Everybody makes everything everywhere. Kinda like some Dodge trucks are made in US, Canada, and Mexico. It is what it is.

 

Well I would just like to support americans by buying american products that's all, rather than sending more cash to Asia where it will never come back. It seems difficult in 2010 to achieve this. If y'all keep buying the asian products, there will be no american manufacturers in 10 years time. Ever thought what you will be doing for a job to put food on the table for your family then if that happens....?
Better get an appetite for rice, because that is all you will be able to afford to eat...
Glenn.