Goodyear Tire has introduced what it calls “the most fuel-efficient” long-haul drive tire in North America. Available now, the Fuel Max LHD G505D is claimed to improve truck fuel economy by, on average, 2% compared to a leading competitor.

The estimated fuel-consumption gain is a result of changing all of the tractor’s 8 drive-axle drive tires, the company explains. Class-8 tractor-trailer fuel consumption was estimated using the U.S. EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Model and ISO 28580 rolling-resistance coefficient data. “Actual results may vary depending on tire size, driving and road conditions, maintenance, and operating conditions,” says Goodyear.

The company says the new tire also features a highly siped center rib and lateral grooves to help enhance all-season traction; the company’s Tredlock Technology, which contains interlocking micro-grooves and a wide tread to help stabilize the tread for long life and enhanced toughness; a steel-belt casing package for toughness, endurance, and robust retreadability; and penetration protectors to help resist stone drilling, which also enhances casing retreadability