Goodyear Fuel Max LHT Trailer Tire

Quick Facts

Manufacturer: Goodyear
Product Name: Fuel Max LHT
Product Type: Fuel-efficient commercial trailer radial tire
Tire Position: Trailer axle
Primary Service: Long-haul highway transportation
Wheel Configuration: Conventional dual-tire installation
Documented Size: 295/75R22.5
Load Range: G
Construction: Steel-belted radial, tubeless
Original Tread Depth: 12/32 inch
Maximum Rated Speed: 75 mph
SmartWay Status: SmartWay verified
Retreadable: Yes
Primary Benefits: Low rolling resistance, controlled shoulder wear, long-haul efficiency, casing durability, and retreadability

Overview

The Goodyear Fuel Max LHT is a commercial trailer tire designed for fuel-conscious long-haul fleets. It combines low-rolling-resistance tread and sidewall compounds with a conventional dual-tire configuration suitable for compatible 295/75R22.5 trailer applications.

Goodyear describes the Fuel Max LHT as its best long-haul trailer tire for fuel efficiency. The design uses super-fuel tread compounds, an advanced sidewall compound, a protective shoulder compound, a pressure-distribution groove, and a premium enhanced casing.

The shallow 12/32-inch tread limits tread movement and energy loss while providing sufficient wearable rubber for highway trailer service. Its ribbed tread supports free-rolling operation, wet-road water evacuation, directional stability, and even wear.

The Fuel Max LHT should not be confused with the Goodyear G316 LHT Fuel Max. The G316 is a separate trailer-tire family with a broader documented size range and different tread and casing features.

Key Characteristics

Designed for commercial trailer axles
Optimized for long-haul highway service
Conventional dual-tire configuration
295/75R22.5 Load Range G specification
SmartWay-verified low-rolling-resistance design
Super-fuel tread compounds
Advanced sidewall compound
Protective shoulder compound
Pressure-distribution groove
Premium enhanced casing
Shallow 12/32-inch tread depth
Designed for retreading

Major Components

Fuel-efficient tread compound
Longitudinal tread ribs
Circumferential grooves
Pressure-distribution groove
Protective shoulder compound
Advanced sidewall compound
Steel belt package
Premium enhanced radial casing
Inner liner
Sidewalls
Bead bundles
Bead-area reinforcement
Tread-wear indicators
DOT and service-description markings

Product Type and Construction

The Fuel Max LHT is a tubeless radial tire built for free-rolling trailer axles. Its steel-reinforced casing supports commercial trailer loads while allowing controlled flex as the tire enters and leaves the road-contact area.

Goodyear’s fuel-focused tread and sidewall compounds are designed to limit energy loss during this repeated deformation. The 12/32-inch tread depth also reduces tread squirm compared with deeper tread designs.

A protective shoulder compound helps resist the heat, scrubbing, and mechanical stress frequently concentrated near a trailer tire’s shoulders. The enhanced casing supports durability and potential retreading after the original tread is removed.

How the Tire Works

The trailer axle does not transmit engine torque, so the Fuel Max LHT primarily supports the trailer load, rolls freely, absorbs road impacts, and transfers braking and cornering forces.

Its ribbed tread creates a stable contact patch for highway operation. Circumferential grooves provide pathways for water to move away from the footprint, while the pressure-distribution groove helps manage stress near the shoulder.

The specialized compounds reduce the energy converted into heat as the tread and casing flex. Lower energy loss reduces rolling resistance and can improve the fuel efficiency of the complete tractor-trailer combination.

Position and Function Within the Vehicle

The Fuel Max LHT is installed on a semi-trailer’s non-powered axles. It is intended for conventional dual arrangements with two tires mounted at each side of the axle.

Each tire carries part of the trailer and cargo weight while contributing to braking, cornering stability, and efficient free-rolling performance. Trailer tires are also exposed to lateral scrub during turns and to impacts from curbs, potholes, and loading-yard debris.

The tire is not intended to replace a dedicated steer or drive tire unless Goodyear specifically approves the alternate application.

Common Specifications

Tire Category: Fuel-efficient commercial trailer tire
Primary Application: Long-haul highway transportation
Documented Size: 295/75R22.5
Load Range: G
Construction: Radial and tubeless
Original Tread Depth: 12/32 inch
Documented Tire Weight: Approximately 96 pounds
Measuring Rim Width: 8.25 inches
Overall Width: Approximately 11.2 inches
Overall Diameter: Approximately 40.1 inches
Static Loaded Radius: Approximately 18.7 inches
Revolutions Per Mile: Approximately 514
Minimum Dual Spacing: Approximately 12.9 inches
Maximum Single-Tire Load: 6,175 pounds at 110 psi
Maximum Dual-Tire Load: 5,675 pounds per tire at 110 psi
Maximum Rated Speed: 75 mph
SmartWay Status: SmartWay verified
Retreadable: Yes, subject to casing inspection

Specifications are subject to change. Confirm the current Goodyear data, tire sidewall, wheel rating, and trailer requirements before installation.

Size, Load Range, and Speed Rating

Goodyear’s current commercial data book documents the Fuel Max LHT in size 295/75R22.5 Load Range G. It is designed for conventional 22.5-inch commercial wheels and dual-tire trailer installations.

The tire is rated for up to 6,175 pounds in single service and 5,675 pounds per tire in dual service at 110 psi cold inflation pressure.

The documented maximum speed is 75 mph. This rating does not override legal speed limits, fleet policies, road conditions, or the operating limits of the trailer and its other components.

The tire’s load capacity does not increase the certified capacity of the wheel, axle, suspension, frame, brakes, or completed trailer.

Intended Axle Position and Service

The Fuel Max LHT is designed for free-rolling trailer axles used in long-haul highway service. Its low-rolling-resistance construction is most valuable on trailers accumulating substantial annual highway mileage.

It is intended for conventional dual-tire arrangements rather than wide-base single configurations. The tire should be matched with compatible tires of the same size, construction, pressure, and similar overall diameter.

Urban delivery routes, spread-axle trailers, and applications involving frequent tight turns may generate greater scrub. Fleets should confirm that the Fuel Max LHT is appropriate for those operating conditions.

Tread Design and Traction

The Fuel Max LHT uses a ribbed trailer tread designed to roll efficiently while maintaining highway stability. Its shallow tread depth limits tread movement and reduces the energy lost through tread squirm.

Circumferential grooves move water away from the footprint to support wet-road contact. The shoulder and pressure-distribution features help control stress and promote even wear near the outer tread ribs.

As with every trailer tire, wet traction depends on tread depth, inflation pressure, load, pavement condition, vehicle speed, brake condition, and driver operation.

Casing and Sidewall Construction

The Fuel Max LHT uses Goodyear’s premium enhanced casing construction to support commercial trailer loads and provide a foundation for retreading.

An advanced sidewall compound helps control energy loss as the casing flexes. The protective shoulder compound is designed to withstand the stresses and heat concentrated near the outer edges of a trailer tire.

Casing life still depends on proper inflation, loading, mounting, wheel condition, axle alignment, brake operation, and timely removal from service after pressure loss or damage.

Inflation Pressure and Load Management

Cold inflation pressure should be selected using actual scale weights, Goodyear’s current load-and-inflation information, the tire size, and the ratings of the wheels, axles, suspension, and trailer.

Underinflation increases casing flex, internal heat, rolling resistance, and shoulder loading. It can permanently damage the casing and overload the companion tire in a dual assembly.

Overinflation can alter the footprint, reduce ride quality, increase sensitivity to impacts, and contribute to center wear. The documented 110 psi pressure is associated with maximum rated load and is not automatically correct for every operating load.

Rolling Resistance and Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Max Technology uses fuel-saving compounds, tire construction, and tread design to reduce rolling resistance. Goodyear identifies the Fuel Max LHT as its premier conventional-size long-haul trailer tire for fuel efficiency.

Every trailer tire contributes to the total rolling resistance of the tractor-trailer combination. Reducing energy loss across all trailer wheel positions can decrease the power and fuel required to maintain highway speed.

Actual fuel savings depend on inflation pressure, tread depth, axle alignment, gross weight, speed, aerodynamics, route, weather, traffic, maintenance, and driver behavior. SmartWay verification does not guarantee a fixed fuel-economy improvement.

Weather and Terrain Performance

The Fuel Max LHT is intended primarily for paved highway service in dry and wet conditions. Its grooves evacuate water and help preserve contact between the tread and road.

The tire is not an aggressive snow, mixed-service, or off-road design. Fleets operating in winter conditions should verify the exact sidewall markings and comply with all chain and traction-device requirements.

Repeated operation on sharp rock, demolition debris, construction sites, deep mud, or highly abrasive surfaces can damage the casing or accelerate tread wear.

Mounting and Installation

Commercial trailer tires should be mounted and inflated by trained personnel using approved equipment and procedures. The tire must match the wheel diameter, approved rim width, load rating, pressure capacity, and intended axle position.

Inspect the wheel, valve, tire beads, inner liner, and mounting surfaces before assembly. Bent, cracked, heavily corroded, incorrectly sized, or improperly repaired wheels must not be used.

Dual tires should be matched within Goodyear’s permitted diameter and circumference limits. Minimum spacing must remain between the tires under maximum load and normal casing deflection.

Vehicle Compatibility

The Fuel Max LHT can be installed on compatible commercial trailers requiring a 295/75R22.5 Load Range G tire in a conventional dual arrangement.

Compatibility depends on the trailer certification label, axle rating, wheel size, rim width, dual spacing, available clearance, maximum operating speed, suspension geometry, cargo load, and intended service.

A trailer model’s inclusion in a related list does not confirm that every configuration accepts the tire. The requirements for the individual trailer must be verified before installation.

Tire and Wheel Compatibility

The documented 295/75R22.5 Fuel Max LHT uses an 8.25-inch measuring rim. The wheel must be approved for the tire size, required inflation pressure, load, offset, and mounting system.

Goodyear documents minimum dual spacing of approximately 12.9 inches. Insufficient spacing can allow the tires to contact one another under load, generating heat and structural damage.

The tire’s rated capacity does not increase the wheel, valve, hub, axle, suspension, or trailer rating. The lowest-rated component controls the completed installation.

Common Applications

Long-haul dry van trailers
Long-haul refrigerated trailers
Truckload freight operations
Highway tanker trailers
Conventional tandem-axle trailers
Dedicated-route trailer fleets
Interstate freight operations
High-mileage highway trailers
Fleets prioritizing fuel efficiency
Fleets using professional retread programs

Advantages

Designed specifically for long-haul trailer service
SmartWay-verified low-rolling-resistance performance
Fuel-saving tread compounds
Advanced sidewall compound
Shallow tread helps limit tread squirm
Pressure-distribution groove supports shoulder wear control
Protective shoulder compound
Premium enhanced casing
Common 295/75R22.5 size
Conventional dual-tire installation
Compatible with Goodyear UniCircle retreading

Limitations or Considerations

Documented in only one current size
Designed for trailer axles rather than steer or drive positions
Intended primarily for paved long-haul service
Not optimized for severe off-road conditions
High-scrub applications may accelerate wear
Requires disciplined inflation maintenance
Dual assemblies require closely matched tires
Trailer misalignment can rapidly damage the tread
Shallow tread may not suit every application
Retreadability depends on casing condition
Fuel savings vary by vehicle and operation
Must not be confused with the G316 LHT Fuel Max

Driver and Operator Experience

Trailer-tire problems are not always transmitted clearly through the tractor’s steering or seat. Consistent pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections are necessary.

Drivers should report low-pressure warnings, visible damage, unusual trailer vibration, smoke, excessive heat, dragging brakes, or changes in trailer tracking.

Careful maneuvering around curbs, loading docks, barriers, and tight yards can reduce shoulder and sidewall damage and help preserve the casing for retreading.

Inspection and Wear Points

Cold inflation pressure
Remaining tread depth
Shoulder wear
Center wear
Rib-edge wear
Diagonal wear
Flat spotting
Groove cracking or trapped debris
Tread cuts and punctures
Sidewall abrasions or bulges
Bead-area damage
Exposed cords or evidence of separation
Valve and valve-cap condition
Dual-tire spacing
Matching diameter within each dual pair
Wheel, bearing, and fastener condition

Tire Rotation and Position Management

Trailer-tire position management should be based on measured wear. Forward and rear trailer axles, left and right sides, and inner and outer dual positions may wear at different rates.

Tires may be repositioned within the trailer axle group when permitted by Goodyear guidance and fleet policy. Tires installed together should match in size, construction, tread design, pressure, circumference, and remaining tread depth.

The cause of abnormal wear should be corrected before tires are moved. Rotation does not correct axle misalignment, worn suspension components, wheel runout, incorrect inflation, mismatched duals, or dragging brakes.

Balancing, Alignment, and Runout

Trailer axle alignment has a major effect on tread life and rolling resistance. An axle that is not square with the trailer centerline forces the tires to scrub continuously.

Wheel balance, tire uniformity, radial runout, lateral runout, hub condition, brake-component runout, and wheel-bearing adjustment can contribute to vibration and irregular wear.

Alignment should be inspected after suspension repairs, axle replacement, collision damage, curb impacts, ride-height changes, or the appearance of abnormal tire wear.

Retreadability and Casing Life

The Fuel Max LHT uses a premium enhanced casing designed for continued service through retreading when the casing remains structurally suitable.

Goodyear lists Fuel Max LHT UniCircle retreads for 295/75R22.5 casings in multiple tread widths. UniCircle construction uses a spliceless retread intended to provide a uniform and balanced finished tire.

Every casing must pass professional inspection. Underinflation, overloading, excessive heat, impact breaks, failed repairs, exposed cords, bead damage, separation, or operation while flat may make a casing unsuitable for retreading.

Maintenance and Ownership Notes

Check cold inflation pressure regularly and investigate any tire requiring repeated air additions. Inner dual tires need careful attention because damage or pressure loss can be difficult to see.

Tire-pressure monitoring and automatic inflation systems can help detect or correct pressure loss, but they do not replace physical inspections. Sensors, hoses, valves, seals, warning lights, and control equipment must remain functional.

Measure and record tread depth by trailer and wheel position. Maintain axle alignment, suspension components, wheel bearings, brakes, hubs, and shock absorbers to protect the tire and casing.

Common Tire Problems

Shoulder wear: Underinflation, overloading, trailer misalignment, excessive scrub, or worn suspension components can accelerate shoulder wear.
Center wear: Excessive inflation for the actual load can concentrate wear near the center of the tread.
Diagonal wear: Misaligned trailer axles, loose wheel bearings, wheel runout, or damaged suspension components may cause diagonal wear.
Rib-edge wear: Inflation problems, axle misalignment, and lateral trailer forces can create irregular wear along the tread ribs.
Flat spotting: Locked brakes, dragging brakes, sudden stops, or prolonged parking under load can create localized wear.
Dual mismatch: Differences in pressure, diameter, or tread depth can overload one tire and generate excessive heat.
Heat damage: Underinflation, overloading, excessive speed, dragging brakes, or bearing problems can raise casing temperature.
Punctures and casing damage: Road debris, potholes, curb impacts, failed repairs, or continued operation while flat can damage the tread, belts, sidewalls, or inner liner.

Safety and Service Precautions

Commercial tire service involves heavy components and dangerous stored air pressure. Mounting, demounting, inflation, repair, and wheel service should be performed by trained personnel using approved equipment and procedures.

Do not inflate a visibly damaged tire-and-wheel assembly. A tire suspected of operating while severely underinflated, overloaded, overheated, or flat should be removed and inspected internally before returning to service.

Never exceed the lowest rating among the tire, wheel, valve, hub, axle, suspension, and trailer. Replacement tires must preserve minimum dual spacing and clearance from surrounding components.

Identification Information

Identification information is molded into the tire’s sidewall. Record the complete service description and product name rather than identifying the tire only from its tread pattern.

Goodyear brand name
Fuel Max LHT product designation
295/75R22.5 tire size
Load Range G
Load index and speed symbol where shown
Radial and tubeless markings
Maximum load and inflation information
DOT serial number
Manufacturing date code
Country of manufacture
SmartWay-related identification
Goodyear product code

Buying Considerations

Confirm the Fuel Max LHT product name
Do not confuse it with the G316 LHT Fuel Max
Verify the 295/75R22.5 size
Confirm Load Range G capacity
Match the required 22.5-inch wheel
Verify the approved rim width
Confirm minimum dual spacing
Check trailer axle and suspension ratings
Evaluate long-haul mileage and route conditions
Review pressure-monitoring or automatic-inflation options
Confirm current dealer availability
Review casing and UniCircle retread plans
Compare total cost per mile rather than purchase price alone

Variants and Configurations

295/75R22.5 tire size
Load Range G
Conventional dual-tire installation
Long-haul trailer application
New-tire configuration
Multiple Fuel Max LHT UniCircle retread widths
Tire-pressure-monitoring compatibility
Automatic tire-inflation-system compatibility

The exact product code, manufacturing availability, and current specification should be confirmed through Goodyear before ordering.

Comparison to Similar Equipment

Compared with the Goodyear G316 LHT Fuel Max Trailer Tire, the Fuel Max LHT is a separate fuel-focused product with one documented size. The G316 family offers additional sizes and different tread and casing features.

Compared with the Michelin X Line Energy T2 Trailer Tire, both products are conventional dual trailer tires designed for low rolling resistance in long-haul service. Their compounds, tread features, size ranges, and retread programs differ.

Compared with the Bridgestone R123 Ecopia Trailer Tire, both target fuel-conscious highway fleets using conventional trailer wheels. Fleet performance depends on route, load, pressure maintenance, alignment, and casing strategy.

Compared with the Bridgestone Greatec R197 Ecopia Trailer Tire, the Fuel Max LHT uses conventional dual tires. The R197 is a 445/50R22.5 wide-base single tire requiring different wheels and trailer compatibility.

Best Fit For

Long-haul truckload fleets
High-mileage highway trailers
Dry van and refrigerated operations
Conventional dual-tire trailer configurations
Trailers requiring 295/75R22.5 tires
Fleets prioritizing fuel efficiency
Operators focused on controlled shoulder wear
Trailers operating primarily on paved roads
Fleets using Goodyear casing and retread programs

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Regulatory and Compliance Notes

The tire must comply with federal, state, provincial, and local requirements governing tire size, load capacity, inflation pressure, speed rating, tread depth, condition, repairs, and vehicle weight.

SmartWay verification identifies qualifying low-rolling-resistance performance. It does not increase the trailer’s certified axle or gross vehicle weight rating and does not guarantee a particular fuel saving.

The completed trailer remains limited by the lowest-rated tire, wheel, valve, hub, axle, suspension, brake, frame, or certification value. Maximum tire load applies only at the specified cold inflation pressure and within all operating limits.

Real World Operating Notes

The Fuel Max LHT’s efficiency depends on consistent pressure maintenance. A single underinflated trailer tire can increase rolling resistance, generate damaging heat, and overload its dual companion.

Trailer alignment is equally important. A misaligned axle drags its tires sideways, increasing fuel consumption and causing rapid shoulder, rib-edge, or diagonal wear.

Fleets planning to retread the casings should protect them from the beginning of service. Pressure monitoring, regular inspections, prompt repairs, and removal before excessive wear can improve casing acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Goodyear Fuel Max LHT?

It is a SmartWay-verified commercial trailer tire designed for fuel efficiency in long-haul highway transportation.

Is the Fuel Max LHT a trailer tire?

Yes. It is designed for free-rolling commercial trailer axles and conventional dual-tire installations.

Is the Fuel Max LHT the same as the G316 LHT Fuel Max?

No. They are separate Goodyear trailer-tire products with different specifications and product features.

What size is currently documented?

Goodyear’s current commercial data book documents the Fuel Max LHT in 295/75R22.5 Load Range G.

What is its original tread depth?

The documented original tread depth is 12/32 inch.

Is the Fuel Max LHT SmartWay verified?

Yes. Goodyear identifies the tire as SmartWay verified for low rolling resistance.

Can the casing be retreaded?

Yes. Qualifying casings can be retreaded, including with compatible Goodyear UniCircle trailer retreads.

What causes irregular trailer-tire wear?

Common causes include incorrect inflation, trailer-axle misalignment, mismatched dual tires, wheel runout, worn suspension components, loose bearings, dragging brakes, and excessive turning scrub.

How is the correct inflation pressure determined?

Use actual scale weights together with Goodyear’s current load-and-inflation information and the limits established by the trailer and wheel manufacturers.

How can the correct tire be identified?

Record the complete Fuel Max LHT name, 295/75R22.5 size, Load Range G designation, DOT information, and Goodyear product code from the sidewall and purchasing records.

Availability and Where to Find

The Goodyear Fuel Max LHT may be available through Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers, participating commercial-tire dealers, fleet suppliers, truck-tire distributors, service centers, and retread networks.

Availability depends on current production, regional inventory, distributor supply, and product-line changes. Buyers should confirm that a quoted tire is the Fuel Max LHT rather than the G316 LHT Fuel Max or another Goodyear trailer product.

Current tire availability, technical information, dealer locations, and commercial-tire services are available through the Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers tire catalog.

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