Yokohama Tire Corp. has rolled out a new SmartWay-verified regional all-position/steer tire for fleets in the U.S. and Canada – the 108R.
“The 108R will give fleets a competitive edge for extended regional-haul and urban high-scrub applications,” said Dan Funkhouser, Yokohama’s director of commercial dealer sales. “Thanks to its deep, 22/32nd tread depth and 16-ply construction, the 108R will consistently deliver more miles and more profits.”
The tire features a five-rib tread design for longer, more stable service life and enhanced water dispersion and traction, the tiremaker said.
A sidewall abrasion guard helps reduce damage from accidental curbing and scrubbing in urban applications, and rock shield platforms help deter premature casing damage by keeping rocks and debris from reaching the bottom of the groove.
Additionally, StrainEnergy Mimimization (STEM-2) technology extends the life of the casing by directing destructive stress forces away from critical bead and shoulder areas, thus minimizing flex in the casing, the tiremaker adds.