AKRON, Ohio, October 15 - Goodyear is expanding its DuraTorque line of rear bias farm tires with eight new sizes.

The new sizes are: 8.3-24; 9.5-24; 9.5-42; 12.4-38; 15.5-38; 18.4-30; 18.4-34; and 18.4-38.

"Since its inception, the DuraTorque has been popular among farmers looking for a durable, yet affordable bias tractor tire for general farming applications. The new sizes are in response to the growing demand for this type of tire," said Dave Weed, Goodyear's Applications Engineer for Farm Tires.

The bias tire is engineered to resist field hazards, including stubble damage, because its wide tread arc better protects the carcass. Also, a flat tread radius improves the tire's footprint, resulting in better traction, slower wear and more uniform ground pressure. Yet the self-cleaning action of the single-lug design allows for excellent traction in the mud.

Authorized Goodyear farm tire dealers can be located by dialing 1-888-FARMTIRE.

Goodyear is one of the leading suppliers of agricultural tires as original equipment to the world's major tractor manufacturers and offers a full range of agricultural tires to allow farmers to choose the right tire for the way they farm.

Additional information on Goodyear's agricultural tires, along with its other commercial and passenger tires, can be found by visiting the company's home page on the World Wide Web at www.goodyear.com.