Newton MTF/MTR Downhill – Shipping July.Dynamic Trail2: Trail specific dual density 50/60a compound specifically formulated to balance grip, wear and rolling efficiency.Found on Newton MTR Enduro and Downhill models. Dynamic Grip3: Rear specific, triple density 40/50/60a compound, offering balanced levels of grip and treadwear.Found on Newton MTF Enduro and Downhill models. Dynamic Grip3S: Front specific, triple density 40/42/60a compound, offering the ultimate level of grip and slow rebound properties.Each casing layup is then paired with multi-durometer compounds developed specifically for the tire’s intended application and front / rear use. Both tread patterns are offered in three iterations, using a simplified naming structure based on the suggested usage: Trail, Enduro, Downhill.Newton MTR – drive-focused tread delivers speed and durability with tracking performance that inspires confidence when transitioning from straight-lines to cornering across a wide range of conditions.Progressive block layout limits dirt buildup, maintaining performance across a wide range of conditions. Newton MTF - large block tread design optimized for straight-line control, cornering confidence and effective braking.There are also a number of compounds and casing versions to choose from – and we’ve already ridden a couple of them, so keep reading to learn more and to get our first impressions straight from the trail. Inspired by MX, these front- and rear-specific tires feature different profiles and tread patterns to optimize their effectiveness at both ends of your mountain bicycle, respectively.
Fast-forward to today, and Goodyear is releasing two fully new versions of the Newton, dubbed MTF and MTR. We were reasonably pleased with the initial line-up although we noted at the time that we felt like a little bit of grip and bite were perhaps lacking, at least in the models we tried then.
We Say: Strong performance on and off the road, albeit a little noisy.When Goodyear decided to enter the MTB market in 2018, quite a few eyebrows were raised as it is always exiting to see what a major manufacturer can bring to the table in our little world. Tassie is only a small state and, so far, we have only put around 3000km on the MT/Rs, but there’s plenty more off-road work ahead for these muddies. When lowering tyre pressures for soft sand driving, the MT/Rs didn’t ‘bag-out’ too much in the sidewalls, even at 13psi when recovering one of the other vehicles on our Tassie adventure. As well as traction ridges that see the tread pattern continue over to the sidewall, the MT/R has a Kevlar reinforced sidewall construction, which proved impervious to damage despite my sometime wayward off-road driving that saw me occasionally brush up against rocks and other obstacles. They also copped a pounding on some of the narrower tracks we encountered, with tree roots and rocks attacking the sidewalls at every opportunity but inflicting no visible damage – not even a scratch. The MT/Rs did not disappoint, offering good traction no matter the surface. Just look at the overall tread pattern and it’s quite clear to see what the Goodyear engineers have tried to achieve with this asymmetric design: a combination of off-road grip and on-road performance. And while the outer half of the tread pattern is also quite chunky, there’s an obvious longitudinal channel and a lot more siping in the tread blocks, clearly aimed at maximising water dispersion when driving on wet roads. There are few sipes on the inside tread blocks, which are chunky items spaced far apart, no doubt aimed at gaining purchase in slippery off-road conditions, as well as quickly clearing away mud. The next day I got to sample the MT/Rs on wet bitumen and gravel roads, and Goodyear has obviously gone to great lengths to ensure they perform well in such conditions with their unusual asymmetric tread pattern. Sure, muddies generally get louder with age when the edges of the tread blocks start to flare, but the MT/Rs were too new exhibit this type of wear. This leisurely cruise on the highway, with a freeway section thrown in, didn’t yield much information when it comes to on-road grip, steering and braking, but it did highlight the noise generated by the MT/Rs which, while not excessive, seemed more noticeable than some other new muddies we’ve tested before. My first taste of the MT/Rs was on dry roads, firstly commuting through Melbourne and then, once off the Spirit of Tasmania I, on the highway from Devonport down to Longford.
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