Yokohama Tire’s Display at TMC to Feature New Products

Yokohama Tire’s lineup at the upcoming TMC Show will include three new products and spotlight its last-mile delivery and ultra wide-base tire offerings. In all, more than a dozen commercial truck tires will be on display at the show, which runs from Feb. 27 to Mr. 1 in Orlando, Florida.

“This is one of our strongest and most versatile showings we’ve had at TMC,” said Dan Funkhouser, Yokohama Tire vice president of commercial sales. “Attendees will definitely see the breadth of our product line and how we can help fleets with their bottom lines.”

New tires on display include:

114R:With its high-scrub tread compound and rounded shoulder ribs, the 114R is designed for fleet owners and managers who are looking to maximize tire life in regional haul and spread-axle operations. The SmartWay-verified tire is available in six sizes: 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 11R24.5, 255/70R22.5 and 275/70R22.5.
716U UWB: This new weight-savings drive tire carries more profitability for fleets, Yokohama said. The 716U UWB is designed specifically for waste, recycling and on/off-road severe service operations where maximizing payload capacity really counts. “With its reliable all-season traction and durable construction, it really is the perfect drive tire for the job,” said Funkhouser. The 716U is available in size 445/55R22.5.
121T: A true regional trailer tire for all seasons, the 121T is specifically designed for trailer use only. The 121T is severe snow service-rated in all weather conditions and is offered in sizes 215/75R17.5, 235/75R17.5 and 245/75R17.5.

The full list of Yokohama commercial tires on display at TMC includes:

Steer/all-position and trailer:

A new 114R, size 11R22.5
114R UWB, size 445/50R22.5
712L, size 295/75R22.5
504C, size 11R 22.5
505C, size 425/65R22.5

Drive:

A new 716U UWB, size 445/55R22.5
902L UWB, size 445/50R22.5
BluEarth 709L UWB, size 445/50R22.5
17. 5- and 19.5-in.
A new 121T, size 215/75R17.5
124R, size 245/70R19.5
720R, size 225/70R/19.5
115R, size 225/70R19.5
714R, size 225/70R19.5

Light rtuck consumer:

BluEarth Van A/S RY61, size 235/65R16C
Geolandar A/T XD, size 275/65R18

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."