Goodyear has a long and distinguished involvement with the Dakar Rally and other motorsports. But, while we love to compete, there is another motive behind our participation in these events…
Dakar and Goodyear : the harshest conditions drive the best results
Where only the toughest survive…
The Saudi desert, where the Dakar rally is held, is a beautiful but inhospitable place. Searing temperatures, jagged peaks, wide arid valleys. And mile after mile of choking, burning sand. Then trucks and tyres that operate here need to be the toughest around. Yet the rules state that tyres must be commercially available – the same tyres used every day by Goodyear customers.
…and where only the best get onto the podium
We are very proud of our record in the Dakar rally. In fact, it has become clear that Goodyear is a clear leader in terms of off-road performance in demanding applications like the Dakar course. In 2022, teams with Goodyear tyres filled the podium, and 8 of the top ten teams drove the grueling rally on our OFFROAD tyres. We have supported the KAMAZ-Master team for many years, and have been a key part of their recent success. Using our tyres, they came first and second in 2020 – and then went one better by occupying the whole podium in 2021.
The Saudi desert, where the Dakar rally is held, is a beautiful but inhospitable place. Searing temperatures, jagged peaks, wide arid valleys. And mile after mile of choking, burning sand. Then trucks and tyres that operate here need to be the toughest around. Yet the rules state that tyres must be commercially available – the same tyres used every day by Goodyear customers.
…and where only the best get onto the podium
We are very proud of our record in the Dakar rally. In fact, it has become clear that Goodyear is a clear leader in terms of off-road performance in demanding applications like the Dakar course. In 2022, teams with Goodyear tyres filled the podium, and 8 of the top ten teams drove the grueling rally on our OFFROAD tyres. We have supported the KAMAZ-Master team for many years, and have been a key part of their recent success. Using our tyres, they came first and second in 2020 – and then went one better by occupying the whole podium in 2021.
Gerard de Rooy, owner of Petronas Team De Rooy IVECO
When a technology can cope with the extreme conditions of Dakar, daily fleet operations can benefit from these high-performance attributes
Gerard de Rooy, owner of Petronas Team De Rooy IVECO
When a technology can cope with the extreme conditions of Dakar, daily fleet operations can benefit from these high-performance attributes
What does this mean for Goodyear customers?
The extreme testing environment of the Dakar event has helped us to hone our craft – and create one of the most robust and high-performing offload tyres available on the commercial market. Our OFFROAD provides excellent traction and very high levels of durability. Cool-running technology is combined with the Goodyear carcass design, creating a tyre that is extremely resistant to wear. These qualities are as essential to our commercial customers as they are to the racing teams. We help maximise uptime, extend tyre life and provide value for money – and seek to ensure that our customers are also leaders in their field.
What does this mean for Goodyear customers?
The extreme testing environment of the Dakar event has helped us to hone our craft – and create one of the most robust and high-performing offload tyres available on the commercial market. Our OFFROAD provides excellent traction and very high levels of durability. Cool-running technology is combined with the Goodyear carcass design, creating a tyre that is extremely resistant to wear. These qualities are as essential to our commercial customers as they are to the racing teams. We help maximise uptime, extend tyre life and provide value for money – and seek to ensure that our customers are also leaders in their field.
Find out more about our Dakar involvement and our other racing activities
