LANGLEY, B.C. (August 22, 2008) – The high trinity of medium truck tire attributes – high mileage, long casing life and low rolling resistance – has been achieved by Yokohama in a next-generation tire line manufactured using an innovative new process called Z.environment.
The first three new models will be available as a premium drive tire for long haul highway applications (703ZL), a premium regional rib tire (103ZR) and a premium on/off highway tire (501ZA). All three will be available starting in September, 2008, Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. has announced.
The new line offers 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 line utilizes 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. All tires are backed with one of the best warranties in the industry.
“High fuel prices mean the economics of operating a medium truck are under assault,” says Brad Sherwin, marketing communications manager for Yokohama Canada. “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. These new tires are designed to help today’s operator improve operating expenses at every level.” The longer tire life also has environmental benefits, Sherwin points out. “A longer life for the casing ultimately means fewer resources are required to create new ones.”
New technologies in the factory processes, along with new designs and new construction have contributed to the improved performance, Sherwin says, but the common factor in all 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.
Newly-developed tread compounds have been employed to extend mileage and reduce rolling resistance without sacrificing important factors such as wet performance, or the specific characteristics demanded of each highly specialized tire such as cutting/chipping resistance. New designs extend original tread life.
The 703ZL long-haul highway tire comes in four popular sizes; there are seven sizes available for the 103ZR regional rib tire. The 501ZA on/off highway tire is available in two sizes. “Each tire represents a measurable improvement in performance and cost-efficiency over the model it replaces,” Sherwin concludes. “Saving fuel, reducing emissions, extending tire life and, ultimately, reducing operating costs have become paramount concerns for all operators. Yokohama shares those concerns and these tires help us support operators everywhere.”
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 and construction applications. It maintains distribution centres across Canada to serve more than 650 independent tire dealers.
www.yokohamatire.ca
The first three new models will be available as a premium drive tire for long haul highway applications (703ZL), a premium regional rib tire (103ZR) and a premium on/off highway tire (501ZA). All three will be available starting in September, 2008, Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. has announced.
The new line offers 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 line utilizes 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. All tires are backed with one of the best warranties in the industry.
“High fuel prices mean the economics of operating a medium truck are under assault,” says Brad Sherwin, marketing communications manager for Yokohama Canada. “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. These new tires are designed to help today’s operator improve operating expenses at every level.” The longer tire life also has environmental benefits, Sherwin points out. “A longer life for the casing ultimately means fewer resources are required to create new ones.”
New technologies in the factory processes, along with new designs and new construction have contributed to the improved performance, Sherwin says, but the common factor in all 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.
Newly-developed tread compounds have been employed to extend mileage and reduce rolling resistance without sacrificing important factors such as wet performance, or the specific characteristics demanded of each highly specialized tire such as cutting/chipping resistance. New designs extend original tread life.
The 703ZL long-haul highway tire comes in four popular sizes; there are seven sizes available for the 103ZR regional rib tire. The 501ZA on/off highway tire is available in two sizes. “Each tire represents a measurable improvement in performance and cost-efficiency over the model it replaces,” Sherwin concludes. “Saving fuel, reducing emissions, extending tire life and, ultimately, reducing operating costs have become paramount concerns for all operators. Yokohama shares those concerns and these tires help us support operators everywhere.”
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 and construction applications. It maintains distribution centres across Canada to serve more than 650 independent tire dealers.
www.yokohamatire.ca
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