Butiran Acara

• Tarikh: 8 – 10 November 2024
• Masa: 10:00 pagi – 10:00 malam
• Tempat: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

Di gerai Goodyear, peserta boleh menyaksikan secara dekat teknologi terkini dalam tayar berprestasi tinggi, dan memahami bagaimana Goodyear memacu inovasi dalam prestasi serta kualiti tayar. Acara ini adalah peluang terbaik untuk peminat automotif berinteraksi dengan Goodyear dan melihat piawaian luar biasa yang ditawarkan untuk setiap perjalanan.

Jangan lepaskan peluang ini untuk berhubung dengan pemimpin industri dan berinteraksi dengan peminat kereta lain!

• Date: 8 – 10 November 2024
• Time: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

At the Goodyear booth, attendees can explore the latest in high-performance tyre technology and see how Goodyear is driving innovation in tyre performance and quality. This event offers automotive fans the perfect chance to engage with Goodyear and witness the exceptional standards that Goodyear tyres bring to every journey.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with industry leaders and fellow car enthusiasts!

Goodyear Malaysia, peneraju dalam teknologi tayar, sekali lagi menunjukkan komitmen mereka terhadap keselamatan awam dengan menyumbangkan 60 unit tayar Goodyear Cargo Marathon 2 kepada St. John Ambulance Malaysia, bernilai lebih RM25,000. Sumbangan ini adalah sebahagian daripada kerjasama panjang sejak tahun 2006, yang bertujuan menyokong keselamatan kenderaan kecemasan di Malaysia.

Goodyear memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan ambulans St. John dilengkapi dengan tayar yang berkualiti tinggi, memastikan kebolehpercayaan dan keselamatan semasa situasi kecemasan perubatan. Ini menjadi aspek kritikal apabila ambulans perlu bertindak dalam keadaan jalan yang tidak menentu untuk menyelamatkan nyawa.

Menurut Ashwin Rajgopal, Pengarah Urusan Goodyear Malaysia, sumbangan ini bukan sekadar bantuan kewangan, tetapi usaha untuk meningkatkan kecekapan dan keselamatan operasi kenderaan kecemasan. Tayar Goodyear yang diberikan memastikan ambulans dapat bertindak balas dengan pantas dan selamat dalam apa jua keadaan.

Peranan St. John Ambulans Malaysia

St. John Ambulance Malaysia menyediakan pelbagai perkhidmatan kritikal, termasuk operasi ambulans 24/7, pengangkutan pesakit bariatrik dan neonatal, serta pusat hemodialisis. Mereka juga merupakan penyedia ambulans utama di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) dan KLIA2, yang sering bertindak balas terhadap situasi kecemasan seperti bencana udara.

Ciri-Ciri Tayar Goodyear Cargo Marathon 2

Tayar Goodyear Cargo Marathon 2 yang disumbangkan dipilih untuk ketahanan dan keselamatan. Tayar ini dilengkapi dengan sebatian bunga polimer untuk memberikan perbatuan yang lebih tinggi serta prestasi brek yang lebih baik dalam keadaan basah. Rekaan bunga tayar yang dioptimumkan memastikan kehausan yang sekata dan ketahanan jangka panjang. Selain itu, reka bentuk bunga tertutup tayar ini menawarkan keselesaan dan perjalanan yang lebih senyap, yang penting bagi kakitangan perubatan dan pesakit semasa pengangkutan.

Komitmen Berterusan Goodyear terhadap Keselamatan

Kerjasama Goodyear dengan St. John Ambulance Malaysia mencerminkan dedikasi syarikat terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat. Inisiatif ini menunjukkan bagaimana perkongsian strategik antara organisasi boleh membawa manfaat besar kepada keselamatan dan kesejahteraan komuniti secara keseluruhan.

Since 2006, Goodyear has played an essential role in equipping St. John Ambulance’s fleet of emergency vehicles with high-performance tyres. These tyres are critical for ensuring the reliability and safety of ambulances, which need to perform under extreme conditions during urgent medical responses. This latest donation reinforces Goodyear’s dedication to aiding those who protect public health.

“St. John Ambulance is a cornerstone of emergency medical services in Malaysia, and Goodyear is honoured to support their life-saving work,” said Ashwin Rajgopal, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia. He emphasized that the donation is more than a financial contribution—it’s about enhancing the operational efficiency and safety of emergency vehicles, ensuring they can respond quickly and safely, regardless of road conditions.

Vital Role of St. John Ambulance Malaysia

St. John Ambulance Malaysia provides critical services, including 24/7 ambulance operations, bariatric and neonatal transport, and haemodialysis centres. As the primary ambulance provider for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2, they are often on the frontline of emergency responses, including air disaster management.

The Goodyear Cargo Marathon 2 tyres were specifically chosen for their advanced features. These tyres come equipped with a polymer tread compound for better mileage and improved wet braking performance—crucial for emergency vehicles navigating various road conditions across Malaysia. The tyres’ optimised tread pattern ensures even pressure distribution and extended wear, while their closed tread design offers enhanced durability, a quieter ride, and improved comfort for medical personnel and patients alike.

A Commitment to Public Safety

Goodyear Malaysia’s ongoing support for St. John Ambulance is a reflection of the company’s broader dedication to community welfare. By investing in initiatives that promote safety and well-being, this partnership exemplifies how collaboration between organisations can make a lasting impact.

That is why we have shied away from such requests from tyre manufacturers. So, when Goodyear approached us to test out their tyres some months ago, we shelved it, waiting for the opportune moment to do so.

The moment came about recently when the time came to swap the tyres of the family car – a 2021 Mazda CX-5 2.5T.

The Mazda runs on Toyo tyres straight out of the factory. There were no problems with the Toyo’s, so we thought, because we didn’t know anything better. But in hindsight, there were moments where we thought there was too much noise intruding back into the cabin, and there was that occasional twitch when the car hit a puddle of water.

We just didn’t know better, so always thought the noise and twitch was normal.

Then we swapped for the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV tyres, and no, things didn’t magically change. There was no snap of the finger moment where the noise disappeared, and the car felt planted like a cicak to the wall.

That is the thing about tyre reviews, things don’t magically happen as soon as you swap out the tyres. It takes time to feel the differences of a tyre under different circumstances such as in the rain, braking, cornering, etc.

But there was one thing that was noticeably better – tyre noise.

From Sunway where a designated tyre shop was given the responsibility of swapping our tyres, to our office in Citta Mall, Ara Damansara, there were parts where we needed to pile on speed especially over the federal highway and on the Subang airport stretch. And that is where we noticed the one thing that solved one problem with the Toyos – the cabin noise was down a couple of notches.

According to Goodyear, this quitter ride is achieved by using an angled block design in its tread pattern along with the redesigned ribs and narrower grooves working concurrently to isolate road noise before it is transferred.

This is probably one of the most impressive aspects about the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV tyres and you can feel it immediately after swapping tyres.

We have since been using the tyres for the past few months, and in all honesty, will never go back to using the Toyo tyres that the car came with.

This writer regularly drives to Ipoh and back to KL and in all conditions, including our torrential monsoon rains.

Malaysian highways are notorious for a number of things including puddles of water where drainage is poor. And then you get pockets of flowing water, and sometimes that can get quite bad.

The Mazda CX5 2.5 Turbo is an all-wheel-drive machine, so it gives you the confidence and grip you need in the rain. But while the car has the tech to manage everything the roads throw at it, its ultimately limited by the tyre.

And during some of those drives in the rain, the Mazda did tend to slip every once in a while, over pockets of water. Nothing too dramatic that will need steering correction, but you feel that sudden twitch of the car. The car has always corrected itself, that is probably one of the benefits of the all-wheel-drive powertrain.

However, that twitch should not be happening. And that could potentially be worse for other cars.

And after a few months of having the tyres on, we have since did the journey to Ipoh a number of times, and have done close to 6,000km on the tyre, which is plenty of distance to be able to tell the difference between the Goodyear’s and the Toyo’s.

Goodyear has incorporated two different technologies into its Assurance MaxGuard tyres. One being ActiveGrip and the other being DuraGuard, which we will talk about later.

The ActiveGrip technology is said to provide 17% better braking in wet conditions and also offers best-in-class wet braking distance. In fact, Goodyear says that the tyre has its wet weather handling characteristics improved by a stonking 25%. All of the improvements are benchmarked against its predecessor, the Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax.

As we found out, this is not just marketing lingo because that twitch and squirm we talked about earlier has faded. And while no one should be driving fast in the wet, but the car feels more confident and planted.

Goodyear achieved this by using a redesigned tread pattern with vertical serrations, and this is said to maximise wet weather grip.

But the best way to increase grip in all conditions is to increase the point of contact where the tyre meets the road. And that is exactly what Goodyear has done.

The contact patch of the tyre is now wider and is more squared than rounded, and while this improves grip, it also evens out tyre wear over time. So, you no longer gets uneven wear which you sometimes see with older tyres.

Then there is the DuraGuard tech, which is designed to keep the tyre lasting as long as possible. In fact, the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV tyres are said to have a lifespan of between 40,000 to 60,000km. The average driver does about 20,000km a year, so if you are an average driver, then these tyres should last you between two to three years.

The DuraGuard technology works by reducing premature tyre that sometimes happens due to the weight of an SUV. It does did by utilising two-ply construction that uses a reinforced steel belt package that also improves shock resistance. This means that the tyre has a better chance of surviving contact with a menacing pothole.

This also means that the tyre has a better ability to withstand cuts which we sometimes get when accidentally reverse into the roadside curb. And punctures from road debris.

After about 6,000km with the tyre, the wear is still not obvious. Being an all-wheel-drive machine, the wear tends to be greater since all tyres are rotating and transferring power to the road. But this is still not apparent.

Tyres are probably the single most important aspect of a car. You can have all the power and tech, but if you are tyres are not up to mark, that’s akin to skating on ice blindfolded. The Assurance MaxGuard SUV tyres are undoubtedly impressive, and if you appreciate a quiet interior, wet weather grip and durability, then perhaps this is worth considering.

To find out more about the Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard SUV tyres, click here.

Sorotan Kempen

• Hadiah Utama: Sebuah Mercedes-Benz untuk seorang pemenang bertuah.
• Hadiah Dwi Mingguan: iPhone 15 untuk seorang pemenang setiap dua minggu.

Kempen ini dijalankan melalui kerjasama antara Goodyear dan Mercedes-Benz, yang bertujuan untuk memberi pelanggan pengalaman memandu kereta mewah yang dilengkapi dengan tayar premium Goodyear. Ini mencerminkan komitmen kedua-dua jenama terhadap kecemerlangan dan kepuasan pelanggan.

Cara Menyertai

1. Keperluan Pembelian:
   • Beli dua atau lebih unit tayar Goodyear bersaiz 17 inci ke atas dari kedai Goodyear yang mengambil bahagian, kedai rasmi Goodyear Malaysia di Lazada dan Shopee, atau melalui baucar Goodyear Grab (SNPL).
2. Pendaftaran:
   • Daftar dan sertai kempen melalui pautan goodyear2024.com.

Faedah Tambahan

• Jaminan Bebas Kebimbangan (WFA) Waranti:
  • Termasuk jaminan bahaya jalan raya selama satu tahun, menawarkan perlindungan terhadap kerosakan bahaya jalan raya.
• Pemeriksaan Keselamatan Tayar:
  • Dua pemeriksaan keselamatan tayar percuma untuk menambah ketenangan fikiran pelanggan.
• Waranti 5 Tahun:
  • Perlindungan untuk sebarang kecacatan pembuatan pada tayar yang dibeli.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kempen “Win A Car,” pelanggan boleh melayari halaman rasmi Goodyear dan menyemak terma dan syarat yang terlibat. Peluang ini bukan sahaja menawarkan hadiah menarik tetapi juga memastikan keselamatan dan kualiti penggunaan tayar premium Goodyear.

Bersama-sama dengan beg galas percuma, pelanggan yang membeli tayar Goodyear juga mendapat Waranti Jaminan Bebas Bimbang (WFA). Waranti ini termasuk waranti bahaya jalan raya 1 tahun, melindungi daripada kerosakan jalan. Pelanggan juga mendapat dua pemeriksaan keselamatan tayar percuma untuk menambah ketenangan fikiran semasa memandu, serta jaminan 5 tahun untuk melindungi sebarang kecacatan pada tayar.

Untuk menyertai promosi, ikuti langkah berikut:

1. Beli 4 tayar (saiz 16 inci dan ke atas) daripada kedai Goodyear yang mengambil bahagian.
2. Dapatkan Goodyear Laptop Backpack percuma dari kedai, sementara bekalan masih ada.
3. Daftarkan tayar anda untuk Waranti Bebas Bimbang (WFA) di https://www.goodyear.com.my/warranty/register-your-tyres.

Untuk butiran lanjut, layari laman web Goodyear Malaysia di https://www.goodyear.com.my.

In addition to the complimentary backpack, customers who purchase Goodyear tyres are entitled to the Worry Free Assurance (WFA) Warranty. This comprehensive warranty includes a 1-year road hazard warranty, providing protection against road hazard damage. Customers also benefit from two complimentary tyre safety checks for added peace of mind while driving, as well as a 5-year warranty covering any manufacturing defects in the purchased tyres.

To participate in this promotion, customers can follow these simple steps:

1. Purchase 4 units of the 16” and above consumer tyres at participating Goodyear stores.
2. Receive the exclusive Goodyear Laptop Backpack from the participating retailer, while stocks last.
3. Register your tyres for Worry Free Assurance (WFA) Warranty at https://www.goodyear.com.my/warranty/register-your-tyres.

For more information, customers can visit Goodyear Malaysia’s website at https://www.goodyear.com.my.

Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1972, kilang Shah Alam telah berdiri sebagai asas kepada operasi Goodyear di Malaysia, melambangkan dedikasi yang telah lama wujud kepada ekonomi tempatan dan sektor automotif. Walau bagaimanapun, penutupannya yang akan datang mencerminkan strategi menyeluruh yang digariskan dalam agenda “Goodyear Forward”, yang menjurus ke arah mencapai penjimatan kos tahunan sebanyak $1.0 bilion menjelang 2025. Pelan hala tuju strategik ini merangkumi penyingkiran jenama Dunlop dan merasionalkan kehadiran global syarikat untuk meningkatkan pulangan pemegang saham dan mengukuhkan daya saing dalam sektor tersebut.

Penutupan kemudahan Shah Alam memberikan halangan yang menggerunkan bagi tenaga buruh tempatan, dengan kira-kira 550 pekerja menghadapi prospek yang tidak menentu. Goodyear telah berjanji untuk mengemudi peralihan ini dengan bermaruah dan ketelusan untuk kakitangan yang terjejas. Namun begitu, kesan yang lebih luas untuk penduduk tempatan dan daya maju rangkaian AutoCare Goodyear di Malaysia masih kekal dalam keseimbangan, menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai kesan ekonomi yang berkekalan di rantau ini.

Keputusan untuk menamatkan operasi di kilang Shah Alam mencerminkan corak penstrukturan global yang lebih luas dalam domain pembuatan tayar, didorong oleh keperluan untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan dinamik pasaran yang berubah-ubah dan perkembangan teknologi. Apabila Goodyear melakarkan trajektori transformatif ini, pihak berkepentingan dalam landskap automotif akan memantau dengan teliti kesan daripada langkah strategik ini. Penutupan itu bukan sahaja menandakan penamatan zaman untuk Goodyear di Malaysia tetapi juga menggariskan peralihan ke arah pendekatan yang lebih tangkas dan disasarkan kepada usaha globalnya.

Goodyear remains steadfast in their commitment to enhancing the driving experience, ensuring safety and confidence for all drivers. This promotion reflects Goodyear’s commitment to providing superior products and experiences. To participate, customers can follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Purchase either two or four pieces of 16” and above Goodyear consumer tyres from any Goodyear participating stores or Goodyear Malaysia Official Store on Lazada, Shopee or Goodyear Grab voucher (SNPL).

Step 2: Register your tyres for Worry Free Assurance (WFA) Warranty at https://www.goodyear.com.my/warranty/register-your-tyres. 

Step 3: Receive a WhatsApp message from Goodyear Malaysia at 012-998 8410 for Touch ‘n Go verification and reimbursement purposes.

Step 4: Receive your Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet credit within 14 working days upon successful submission.

With the purchase of any Goodyear consumer tyres, customers are entitled to the Worry Free Assurance (WFA) Warranty. This comprehensive warranty includes a 1-year road hazard warranty, offering protection against road hazard damage. Customers also benefit from two times complimentary tyre safety checks for added peace of mind while driving, and a 5-year warranty covering any manufacturing defects in the purchased tyres.