Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, May 27, 1998, Image 16

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    T H E W ID E T R A C K
DON'T GET STUCK WITH A FLAT.
IN TRO D U CIN G GOODYEAR'S NEWEST RUN-FLAT TIRE.
New Goodyear Aquasteel Run-Flat can suffer a major
puncture, lose all air pressure and still run up to 50
miles at 55 mph to safety.' But the technological
news doesn't end there. Its aquachannels and
ultra-tensile steel ply mean Aquasteel also
W id e r I
rr
Appealing
P r e m iu m M id s iz e Car
delivers exceptional wet traction and handling.
New Aquasteel Run-Flat. Serious technology'.
M ost
Freedom from worry. Only from Goodyear.
If
J.D. P o w e r a n d A ssociates*
The cornering
with firm
“Class of ’97— .
M ost
L ikely
stance of the g t p is fiat,
\
control of body roll.”
Road & Track — July 1996
to
Succeed
A m e ric an W oman M o to rs c e n e — 1/97
" i9 9 7
The Aquasteel
sidewall is built
to maintain its
shape and
driveability even
after losing oil
air pressure.
Best
Ride"
M a c h in e D e s ig n — 1 /9 7
Grand Prix.
Popular Science
Best
of
W h a t’s N e w ”
"The W ideTrack
Popular Science — 12/96
h an d lin g
and sense of
“Best new car
NEW AQUASTEEL “ R U tV ^ F L A T
control
a re te rrific ."
A t TOW EEK — Eel). 24. 1997
■ Reinforced sidewalls allow Aquasteel to
drive for miles, even with no air pressure.
$18-25,000”
■ High-tensile steel ply lakes om road
hazards. And beats them.
K ip ling er’s Personal Finance M agazine — 12/96
‘1997 Best Drivers’
“A n A u to m o tiv e
Best
Buv
Consumers Digest — 12/96
n
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M o to r W eek — 1 /9 7
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flashy
■ Dual aquachannels sweep water away
for outstanding wet traction. Especially in braking.
■ Computer design means extra-long lasting treadwear,
responsive cornering and quiet, smooth ride.
■ H-speed rated, road-hugging Eagle performance.
“ ...fo r d riv in g enthusiasts w ho w a n t
looks and
Locations: 1-800-RUNFLAT Web site: wwwgoodyear.com
spirited performance”
Michelle Krebs, New York Times — May II, 1997
'J D Power and Associates 1997 Automotive Performance Execution and Layout i APEAL i Study
1997 GM Corp All rights reserved Always wear safety, belts even with air bags
Q O O D fY C A R
S E R IO U S T E C H N O L O G Y
Study based on a total of 29 18” consumer responses
'Pressure m o n ito rin g system required. See owner's m a n u a l lim ited w a rra n ty for details.
1998, p ie t.o o d yea r lire <N Rubber ( ouipilin
All r i g h ts reserved.