Goodyear has been chosen as the standard tire supplier for a widely used military transport vehicle produced by BAE Tactical Vehicle Systems.
BAE, based in Sealy, Texas, has selected Goodyear’s 395/85R20 MV/T tire as the exclusive fitment for the company’s FMTV (Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles), the U.S. Army’s vehicle of choice in the 2.5- to 10-ton capacity.
The FMTV is based on a common cab, chassis and internal components. The 16 production models vary by payload and mission requirements, and perform line haul, local haul, unit re-supply and other missions in combat, combat support and combat service support units. More than 53,000 FMTVs and trailers have been produced since 1991.
The Goodyear contract calls for a supply of about 100,000 tires to be delivered through 2010. The tires are manufactured in Danville, Va.
“Goodyear is extremely pleased with BAE Systems’ decision to source Goodyear tires exclusively on this platform and, more importantly, this fitment signifies an important step forward in Goodyear’s working relationship with one of the world’s premier providers of military vehicles,” says Kris Fettig, the company’s military original equipment account executive.
For more information, visit www.baesystems.com and www.goodyear.com.
