Wow, Goodyear is really moving stuff around. I think they are going to discontinue the Remington name/line completely.
Too bad, the Maxx Traction is a nice tire that interests me very much, but I guess they don't need the Maxx and the DuraTrac.
You're right on about Remington, and the fact that they are trying to eliminate the production of tires that would compete against each other.
Overall, they are REALLY cutting a large number of tire models, in our seminar last week, they had all the figures with percentages, and it ranged from 10-40% of Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly brand models that were getting the axe.
Remington, totally gone, some of those models will be migrated into the Kelly line, but not many.
The Fierce Attitude is going to be moved into the Dunlop line.
They are actually doing what other companies, namely Michelin have already done.
Have a premium line, a mid-high level line, and a cost-effective/entry level line.
Michelin has done this with Mich. - BFG - Uniroyal.
Bridgestone - Firestone - Roadking
But BS/FS has gotten away with the Roadking, and now they have the whole Fuzion line, more performance/tuner market.
EDIT: Back to the Maxx Traction specifically... I erally think it's interesting that they are getting rid of this tire right now. It has the snowflke rating, and was the best alternative to a true winter rated tire in some larger 18 and 20" rim sizes - across ALL manufacturers. So, for next fall and winter season, there will be somewhat of a void in the market unless another manufacturer steps up. Cooper has a couple of lines of LT tires that they offer as true winter tires, maybe they will expand the production of these sizes and grab more of that market? No idea right now though...
