AKRON, Ohio, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 2009 Lincoln MKS, a new luxury sedan scheduled to hit dealer showrooms this summer, will be riding on Goodyear tires as it makes its debut. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been chosen to supply the standard tire fitment for the new model, providing the popular Assurance ComforTred tires in size P235/55R18, and an optional 19-inch fitment, Goodyear's Eagle RS-A in size P255/45R19. The Assurance ComforTred is a premium passenger tire made with a special cushion layer to help provide a smooth, comfortable and quiet ride. The Eagle RS-A is a popular all-season high-performance tire with a sporty asymmetric tread. The MKS is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine, and also has a fully independent rear suspension. A number of advanced features, such as Ford's SYNC Bluetooth-enabled wireless communication system, voice-activated navigation system, rain-sensing wipers and more are included in the Lincoln MKS. Goodyear tires are original equipment on many vehicles from Acura, Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Nissan and Toyota. Traditionally, more new vehicles in North America are equipped with Goodyear tires than any other brand. For more information about Goodyear's broad selection of tires for cars, light trucks, SUVs, and more, visit http://www.goodyeartires.com
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