Goodyear truck tyre knowledge centre

Expert advice from an experienced partner

As supplier to many of the world’s leading commercial truck and bus fleets, we have a responsibility not only to manufacture great products, but also to support our customers by advising them on how to achieve greater efficiency and performance. The Goodyear Truck Knowledge Centre contains articles and information that aim to help you do so.

Downloads & brochures

A selection of documents and brochures for download, relating to Goodyear tyres, solutions and services for truck and other commercial customers. 

How  to choose tyres

Read our useful guide on how to choose tyres for your commercial fleet of trucks, buses or coaches. 

How to optimise fleet performance

Tips and solutions from Goodyear to help commercial fleets to improve fuel efficiency, extend tyre life, reduce CO2 emissions and minimise downtime.

EU Tyre Labelling

A summary of the information presented on the EU tyre label, and how it can be used to facilitate tyre choice.

Understanding your tyre

A summary of tyre markings and how to read them.

What are the Different Types of Tyres for Trucks?

There are three different types of tyres for trucks based on their axle position: steer tyres, drive tyres and trailer tyres.

Goodyear-ZF offer

By pooling our expertise and investment in data-driven technology, Goodyear and ZF are offering transportation companies a custom, one-stop solution for more efficient and sustainable operations – combining Goodyear’s tyres, services and TPMS technology with ZF’s industry-leading Transics brand.

What is Tyre Rolling Resistance? 

When it comes to choosing tyres for your fleet, tyres with low rolling resistance will maximise fuel efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint. Therefore a tyre’s rolling resistance should be a key consideration. 

Truck Tyre Tread Depths

Whether you operate a small fleet of regional trucks or a large international highway fleet, truck tyres come under a lot of strain, and they must be safe to drive on. That’s why tyre maintenance is so important.

Winter Guide

Winter tyres requirements in Europe

Tyre selector

Find out in three easy steps which tyre setup is the best for your trucks