Goodyear goes carbon fiber.The old saying "Where the rubber meets the road" may have to be modified at some point in the not-too-distant future to "Where the carbon fiber meets the road." That's because Goodyear is deploying a carbon fiber-based insert in the outboard Not built in. Outboard devices are external to the main unit. Contrast with inboard. See offboard. sidewall side·wall n. 1. A wall that forms the side of something. 2. A side surface of an automobile tire, between the edge of the tread and the wheel rim. Noun 1. of its Eagle tires with ResponseEdge Technology. The reason: improved stiffness for better handling and steering precision with less mass. What's more, the tires also use Kevlar in a sound- and shock-absorbing mat ("Insu-Layer") to improve tread wear. "A high-performance tire with carbon fiber and Kevlar offers consumers relevant technologies that enhance the total driving experience," said Bob Toth, Goodyear's marketing manager for auto tires. So far, the tires are available for aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. application only. No OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and contracts have been signed yet. |
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