2009-02-17
LANGLEY, B.C. (February 17, 2009) – Two new medium truck tires from Yokohama have been named to a popular trucking magazine’s Nifty Fifty new products for their contribution to fuel saving and a better environment.
The Yokohama premium regional rib tire (103ZR) and a premium on/off highway tire (501ZA) have been called “eco-friendly” in Heavy Duty Trucking magazine’s annual round-up of significant new products. The US-based trade publication named the two new Yokohama tires to its ‘Nifty Fifty’ selection in its December edition.
The new tires offer vital improvements in fuel economy and reduced costs over the life of the casing, appealing virtues for fleet managers and independent operators alike.
In addition to the highly specialized deep-tread, low rolling resistance designs specific to each use, the new tires utilize a new mixing process which creates a more pliable rubber that offers a long casing life for reduced heat build-up, greater durability and extended retreading cycles.
The tires are made with a new manufacturing process called Zenvironment. New technologies in the factory processes, along with new designs and new construction have contributed to the improved performance, but the common factor in the tires is the rubber mixing process.
Using a lower temperature/higher torque mixing technique creates a better and more uniform dispersion of carbon in the rubber. This results in rubber that is more pliable yet maintains its strength, and helps create a casing with improved durability and longevity – crucial for many cycles of retreading. The confidence in this new process has lead Yokohama to offer one of the best warranties available for commercial tires – a 7 year limited warranty with unlimited retreads for highway-use tires.
Every aspect of tire performance -- from low rolling resistance for greater fuel economy, to increased durability and protection from road hazards, to extended tread life and reliable casing performance for retreading – can contribute to reduced costs. The longer tire life also has environmental benefits.
Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. markets and distributes a full line of tires for high performance, passenger car, light truck, and commercial truck applications, as well as off-the-road tires for mining, forestry and construction applications. It maintains distribution centres across Canada to serve more than 700 independent tire dealers.
The Yokohama premium regional rib tire (103ZR) and a premium on/off highway tire (501ZA) have been called “eco-friendly” in Heavy Duty Trucking magazine’s annual round-up of significant new products. The US-based trade publication named the two new Yokohama tires to its ‘Nifty Fifty’ selection in its December edition.
The new tires offer vital improvements in fuel economy and reduced costs over the life of the casing, appealing virtues for fleet managers and independent operators alike.
In addition to the highly specialized deep-tread, low rolling resistance designs specific to each use, the new tires utilize a new mixing process which creates a more pliable rubber that offers a long casing life for reduced heat build-up, greater durability and extended retreading cycles.
The tires are made with a new manufacturing process called Zenvironment. New technologies in the factory processes, along with new designs and new construction have contributed to the improved performance, but the common factor in the tires is the rubber mixing process.
Using a lower temperature/higher torque mixing technique creates a better and more uniform dispersion of carbon in the rubber. This results in rubber that is more pliable yet maintains its strength, and helps create a casing with improved durability and longevity – crucial for many cycles of retreading. The confidence in this new process has lead Yokohama to offer one of the best warranties available for commercial tires – a 7 year limited warranty with unlimited retreads for highway-use tires.
Every aspect of tire performance -- from low rolling resistance for greater fuel economy, to increased durability and protection from road hazards, to extended tread life and reliable casing performance for retreading – can contribute to reduced costs. The longer tire life also has environmental benefits.
Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. markets and distributes a full line of tires for high performance, passenger car, light truck, and commercial truck applications, as well as off-the-road tires for mining, forestry and construction applications. It maintains distribution centres across Canada to serve more than 700 independent tire dealers.