Toyo Tire (USA) Inc. has introduced the M657, a new on-highway drive axle position medium truck tire.
EPA SmartWay-verified, Toyo said the tire is "ideal for long haul, highway applications, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
Toyo said the M657 was developed using Toyo’s E-balance technology, which includes a stiffer belt package and bead construction, and optimization via simulation technology. E-balance results in “improved tire life, improved endurance, improved irregular wear resistance and improved fuel consumption,” Toyo said.
The M657 features a 28/32-inch tread depth, with multi-pitch grooves for traction through the life of the original tread. Large parallel center tread blocks provide stability and traction, while stone ejectors help protect the casing against stone drilling. The shoulder design of the M657 resists irregular wear in long haul applications, Toyo said.
The G-rated M657 is available in four sizes: 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 11R24.5 and 285/75R24.5.