Work has already begun on the expansion, Yokohama said, and production there should start by November.
The project will increase Yokohama’s monthly OTR tire production capacity to 1,620 tons by 2009, up from 1,100 tons today.
Demand outside Japan accounts for about 80% of Yokohama’s OTR business.
The increased production will supply 25-, 33-, and 35-inch radial tires, used primarily on construction and mining equipment.
The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Wheel Group Holding (WGH) is recalling 520,000 AMP Terrain Attack R/T, Terrain Attack A/T, and Terrain Pro A/T tires with load ranges SL, XL, C, D, E, and F. The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Company leadership also detailed updates to marketing/incentive programs.
The company said it will have representatives from Goodyear, local customers and dealership representatives on hand to celebrate.
Wheel speed sensors don’t just read wheel speed – they detect subtle movements to enable all sorts of convenience and safety features.
Updates to the logo include a single-color tire mark; a logo palette comprised of Tires Plus yellow, black and red; and refined typefaces.
Yokohama said the tire enhances the car’s handling stability and comfort while reducing rolling resistance.
In Part II of this interview, Dan talks about how tire tread patterns have influenced golf ball design, and vice versa.
In Part II of this interview, Dan talks about how tire tread patterns have influenced golf ball design, and vice versa.
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