Yokohama’s ‘Avid GT’ Coming Factory-Equipped on Toyota’s RAV4 Crossover SUV

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has begun supplying its “AVID GT” passenger car tire as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new RAV4 crossover SUV.

Published: May 23, 2019

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has begun supplying its “AVID GT” passenger car tire as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new RAV4 crossover SUV, which was first launched in North America in 2018. The new RAV4 is coming equipped with 235/55R19 101V size tires.

Developed to deliver a safe ride during a sudden snowfall, the “AVID GT” bears the “M+S” (mud + snow) marking on its sidewall, Yokohama says. In addition, the tire enhances the vehicle’s fuel efficiency while also providing superior drivability and safety, according to the company.

Nexen Tire to be the official tire partner of the San Diego Padres

Nexen Tire will be featured on a variety of marketing assets, including billboards and in-ballpark branding at Petco Park.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 12, 2024

Nexen Tire America recently revealed a multi-year partnership with the Major League Baseball team San Diego Padres, spanning the 2024-27 seasons. As the Padres' exclusive tire partner, Nexen Tire will be featured on a variety of marketing assets, including digitally enhanced billboards, in-ballpark branding, mound signage, and more, at Petco Park. In 2023, the Padres drew the second-highest attendance in all of MLB.