Goodyear Malaysia has a new SUV/4X4 tyre in its range – the Wrangler AT/SA. If you’re wondering, AT stands for All Terrain and SA is short for SilentArmor technology.
Sounds tough, and it is. The Wrangler AT/SA is reinforced with two layers of Kevlar, a material that’s five times stronger than steel, and Goodyear’s Durawall sidewall which promotes cut resistance.
Durawall’s two-ply sidewall construction and its compound are new improvements that Goodyear claims make this Wrangler more robust off the beaten path.
Off-road traction on the other hand, is ensured by three tread elements – the tyre’s open intermediate rib design that helps on soft surfaces, multiple biting edges for more grip and deep shoulder notches that help “claw” the vehicle out in tough conditions.
The Wrangler AT/SA also comes with an enhanced silica tread compound that provides up to 20% more mileage than its predecessor, according to its maker. The tyre has been designed with a specific bead area configuration that helps it sit firmly on the rim, reducing slippage for minimal balancing throughout the tyre’s lifespan.
Besides Kevlar’s higher resistance to punctures and cuts, Goodyear also counts reduced noise, the abovementioned longer lifespan and better off-road performance, plus better grip on wet tarmac as the Wrangler AT/SA’s selling points.
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The Wrangler HP AW is more road performance biased
Is this the first time this site is posting news on tyres? Good information.
waahhhh… sounds like for Iraq market… kevlar all
My original tyre Goodyear Wrangler HP can run 85000km for the past 5yrs. I read abt review on GY Wrangler AT/SA. Good comment on it. So try change 2pcs yesterday. It cost me rm477 each.
Wow got kevlar????
is this for military purpose?
Not the first time Goodyear is using kevlar in its tyres. For passenger cars, the Assurance has kevlar reinforcement.
Kevlar is nothing new. In fact all bicycles tyres be it road or mtb. all have Kelvar in it.
I was using all Goodyears tyres in all my 20 cars/SUV/pickup for the past 5 years.
They wear out too fast and Goodyear refuse to honor any defect warranty.
Then I change to Bridgestone and its so much lasting and better. I tried this Wrangler AT/SA last year… Doesn’t last and grip is not as good as Bridgestone Dueler AT694 (king of all terrain). Make sure u get the Made In Japan Dueler 694. Easily hits 50,000km for a Triton Pickup.
KK..
thanks for the info..
btw what the price for this tire and the AT694
KK,
Wat abt the price?? Is is affordable..Wrangler is also a little audible for my liking..
Goodyear – only good for a year.. next year onwards, it will deteriorate faster than you can imagine..
GY lovers can say all you want against the above, I’ve used their tyres personally and it was a nightmare !
Hope they have sorted out this major issue on these newer generation tyres
I’m using the Bridgestone Dueler 694 tyres on my 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 YJ. These tires are so good, Bought them last year and they are still this good. Hardly go off road with these tires go everywhere, the mileage for the year perhaps is close to only 5000KM and my wrangler clocks 90,000 KM now. These tyres are definitely better than Sime and has 5 years warranty on the tires! Damn thats so good and an expected lifetime up to 7 years. I guess these are tyres well spent on.
2007, 2009 Nov I bought the 275/16/70 Dueler 694 for RM500 each, MADE In JAPAN. They do have Made in Indonesia version for RM40 less.
The 694LT is even better, not found in Malaysia, u can get it in Thailand for RM6xx.
the LT stand for LughtTruck, goto the Bridgestone web site & hear and see the review for it. After a few months of checking with fellow 4WD owners and shops, i settle on the Dueler 694.
The Goodyear AT/SA price is about RM550… more expensive and less durable & less grip.
For normal cars, get the Bridgestone Turanza AR10, cheap and good. For MYVI, the Michelin XM1 is also very good for 14in and 15in. Now got free bag promo till end Sept.
The tread looks great for muddied tracks and off-road.
I am using the Falken cheapest SUV tyres and quite ok except in the wet better to slow down.
Goodyears’ usually wear down a bit faster which makes it more comfort.
Btw I am also using the AR10 and XM1 on different cars. XM1 rides a bit stiffer but no complaints all round. Eventhough they are entry models, they perform quite well.
Bridgestone also have lots of SUV tyres to choose from.
im using silverstone AT 117 for my truck…its cheap n long lasting! :)
I using this 117 not lasting then Bridgestone,70,000KM when off…..bridgestone original made in Malaysia last 100,000KM but Siverstone 117 are cheaper….
I guess everyone got their prefer choice of Tyres, its not yr phone.. Some prefer Nokia, some iphone, some BB…..its a choice….
I made mine, what about u :)
Looking at the tyre patterns, it’s more like mild off road or recreational off road tyre, hence the AT rating. I think it is 95% on road and only 5% off road, if at all.
Usually for real off road excursions, chunky tyre patterns are used to claw and dig into the mud. Off roaders call it Mud tyres or MT rating – Mud Terrain.