Yokohama Tire Announces Price Increases
In response to the continued rise in operational costs, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective February 1.
Yokohama Geolandar Coming OE Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is now supplying its Geolandar X-CV as original equipment (OE) for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s new Outlander SUVs. Yokohama Rubber began supplying the Geolandar X-CV tires used on Outlander gasoline models in July 2021, and shipments of the tires for PHEV models to be introduced in Japan, Australia and other countries
Tire Industry Influencer Joe Jordan Dies
Jordan is credited for leading Toyo Tires into the tuner market and producing industry-changing tire sizes.
Yokohama Uses AI to Predict Values of Key Tire Characteristics
The company said it began using the system this month and expects the system’s ability to conduct a large number of virtual experiences will enable it to accelerate new tire development, reduce development costs and develop better-performing tires.
The Science Behind Tread Depth on Passenger Tires
Tire engineers will continue to challenge themselves daily to make tires safer, faster, more comfortable and last longer while optimizing the tread depth of the tire.
YRC, Boeing Renew Contract for Supply of Potable Water Tanks
While Yokohama Rubber is known as an automotive tire maker, the company also is a maker of aircraft fixtures and components, the company says.
Selling Off-Road Tires: Lessons from the U.S. Border Patrol
Tire manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing higher-value tire lines, many of which are often in higher-diameter tire sizes.
Yokohama Announces Price Increases
The company attributed price increases to the rise in freight and operational costs. The increase goes into effect Nov. 1.
Yokohama Hires New Manager/VP at Mississippi Plant
The new plant manager and vice president, Philip Calhoun, has more than 28 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
Yokohama Adds to Off-Road Racing Wins
The Trick Truck class was won by Justin Lofton driving his 2WD Jimco trophy truck outfitted with specially tuned versions of the commercially available Geolandar M/T G003 tires.
12 Rubber Companies Commit to Human Rights, No Deforestation
As members of GPSNR, each company’s policies have components such as respecting human rights, increased production efficiency and more.
Yokohama Tire Chosen for Volkswagen Coupe-SUV Concept
The Advan Sport V105 was developed by Yokohama primarily for use on high-power premium automobiles.
