In the wake of environmental conscious society, efficiency is the main concern for environmental conservation as to reduce wastage. Another concept of efficiency that is currently fueling general population's interests would the none other than Fuel Efficiency. As the cost of raw materials increased due to the domino effect that originals from one of the most important economic commodity, fossil fuel.
To stretch our ringgit further and be environmental conscious on the same time, most opt of cheaper groceries, biodegradable materials, car pool, ease on the throttle (slow acceleration) and curb on sudden brakes and etc.
There are also a few ringgit saving tips which is not encouraged, for example maximize the proposed operational life span for tyres or rims, change engine oil at its utmost limit (10,000KM per change) and etc.
When it comes to air pollution and large volume of greenhouse gasses emission, the primary contributor is with no doubt the very car that has become a necessity in our daily lives.
Therefore we must do our part to curb our own carbon footprint, one great solution appears whenever its time to change our cars' old tyres for a new set.
Introducing the new player on the block
GOODYEAR Assurance Fuel max radial tyre
The Fuel Max Logo
It was first introduced by GOODYEAR MALAYSIA for local market during early January of 2011. This new pattern is suited for most family sedans, but here's the great part, being a fuel economy catalyst many will guess that the price would be unreasonable, but it's absolutely absurd as the price of a GOODYEAR Assurance Fuel Max tyre is almost the same for equivalent size of any tyre made.
FUEL SAVING CAPABILITY.
Based on claims and multiple rigorous testing done by the GOODYEAR R&D Department, cars that is outfitted with GOODYEAR Assurance Fuel Max boost fuel efficiency by as much as 4%. Now imagine this scenario,
if a 1.6L car say Citroen C4 has an average fuel consumption rate of 10L/100km, is fitted with Assurance Fuel Max on size 195/65E15 91V and travels a distance of 80,000 km, the potential fuel savings can be calculated as follows:
80,000 km (distance traveled) x 10L/100 km (fuel consumption rate) x 4% (fuel saving rate) = 320 L (potential fuel savings).
That's almost RM608.00 saved! (current market price for RON95 of RM1.90/liter)
ADDED PROTECTION AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
GOODYEAR ASSURANCE FUEL MAX comes with an added layer for protection against wear and tear, made from DuPont™Kevlar® which is a lightweight material that is pound for pound five times stronger than steel thus giving it additional protection and increases durability. Also, the side wall of the tyre is further strengthen with 2 plies of wire mesh.
DuPont™ Kevlar® , the very same material used in body armor or bullet proof vests.
Therefore, with so much added goodies, why not go ahead and change a brand new set of tyres for a brand new change for our planet also for comfort, safety and money wise.
