Yokohama Tire Goes Green with New Commercial Tire

Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced the introduction of its first-ever BluEarth® commercial tire, the BluEarth 709L ultra wide base (UWB) drive tire.

SmartWay®-verified and designed for maximum fuel efficiency, the 709L is available in size 445/50R22.5.

According to Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire senior director of tire business planning, product planning and sales operations, “It’s been engineered to be our most fuel-efficient drive tire yet with exceptional performance. Along with superior tread life and a highly durable casing, the BluEarth 709L UWB will provide extraordinary service for our fleet customers and operators throughout the country.”

Benefits of the BluEarth 709L UWB, which has a six-year, three retread warranty, include:

— Top fuel economy, achieved by Yokohama’s advanced compound that is resistant to heat build-up, and an original tread depth of 24/32” for excellent low rolling resistance.

— Superior traction, especially in wet or snowy conditions (without sacrificing
rolling resistance), derived from a specialized directional tread pattern. Plus, a Z-block design creates multiple biting edges for outstanding grip during acceleration. Distinctive tie-bar connectors increase block rigidity to reduce heel-toe wear, while seven circumferential grooves efficiently evacuate water from beneath the tread to maximize contact with the road.

— Extended service life thanks to a zero-degree belt – the key component to Yokohama’s highly durable and retreadable casing – which creates a consistently stable footprint for long, even wear. Special funnel-shaped grooves prevent stones and other debris from reaching the bottom of the groove where casing damage can occur.

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