New mid-size SUV from Dodge will use Goodyears

July 28, 2006

The 2007 Dodge Nitro, the first mid-size Dodge SUV, will use Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. tires.

Models will include the Dodge Nitro, the Dodge Nitro SLT and the Dodge

Nitro R/T.

"Standard on the Dodge Nitro R/T and optional on the Nitro SLT

is a new performance suspension and 20-inch tires," say Goodyear officials.

The tires on the more powerful models are Goodyear Wrangler HP in a

P245/50R20 size.

"For the base Nitro models, Goodyear will supply tires in

P225/75R16 and P235/65R17 sizes."

Export vehicles will be shipped with Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires.