Commercial fleet managers and owner-operators alike know that a failed tire on a commercial truck means trouble. A flat tire means a missed delivery, a missed deadline, an irritated customer, a truck and driver stuck by the side of the road waiting for a service truck…and possibly far worse than that. Commercial trucks need tires that are versatile and dependable, both for safety’s sake and to help keep cost/mile ratios under control.

With the GAR202, Green Max has developed an all-position tire for medium/heavy trucks that checks many of those boxes and is a great option for local or regional commercial service. Let’s get in and get a closer look at some of what this tire has to offer with this Green Max GAR202 tire review:

Features and Benefits

Here are some of the design features and innovations that make the Green Max GAR202 a great fit for local and regional trucks and buses:

• Heavy-duty, damage-resistant tread compound and solid shoulder rib help deliver great durability, wear properties, and resistance to shoulder scrub
• A combination of wavy and straight grooves channel water away from the tire’s contact patch to resist hydroplaning on wet roads
• Protector ribs on both sidewalls guard the tire against abrasions and curb damage
• Tough carcass materials and high-tensile steel belt package enhance durability and retreadability
• 14 ply rated (16 ply for select sizes)
• Up to 19/32” tread depth
• All-position versatility

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Versatile; suitable for all positions except trailer
• Long wear and retreadability for enhanced value and longer service
• Dependable grip and stability in wet or dry weather

CONS:

• Not good for off-road or mixed-service
• Not good in winter conditions

SimpleTire’s view on Green Max GAR202 tires

The Green Max GAR202 adheres to all the needs and expectations you’d typically have for a medium-duty tire for regional or local service. The sidewall protector ribs guard against curb damage (a real concern with urban route use), the groove system helps deliver great grip in wet or dry weather, and the shoulder design gives the Green Max GAR202 excellent wear properties. The deep 19/32” initial tread depth means long wear as well as dependable traction in wet conditions.

The GAR202 is versatile enough for use on the drive or steer axles; steel-belted construction with cord plies and a specially engineered tread compound give the Green Max GAR202 the durability it needs to handle long hours on the road with ease.

The GAR202 is designed with stone ejectors in the tread blocks that protect the casing by easily shedding debris and rocks to prevent stone drilling. Its contact patch is redesigned to put more rubber in contact with the road for enhanced control and braking performance. All in all, it’s our opinion here at the SimpleTire team that the Green Max GAR202 would make a great, versatile replacement for all kinds of applications that need a tough urban or regional tire.

Going by the SimpleScore this tire has an average score of 7.2, which includes a solid average score of 7 for longevity and great scores of 7.6 and 7 out of 10 in durability and traction.

Vehicles the Green Max GAR202 is a good replacement tire for

The Green Max GAR202 would be a great option for applications such as:

• Service trucks
• Route trucks
• Local and regional P&D trucks
• City and regional buses
• School buses
• Delivery vans and step-vans