Yokohama Launches New OTR Tire for Loaders
Launch
of new OTR tire poised to increase the market share of Yokohama
Unites
States: Yokohama Tire
Corporation, the North American arm of Japan based - The Yokohama Rubber Co.,
Ltd. launched a new R69 L5-S OTR radial tire for loaders used in underground
mine applications. The new tire would be available in size 18.00R25. Yokohama
has planned to display the new tire at the MINExpo scheduled in Las Vegas
during September 26-28 at Yokohama’s booth number 7371.
“The R69 was designed to reduce downtime
and increase efficiency,” said Tom Clauer, Yokohama manager of commercial and
OTR product planning. He further added that, “It’s engineered for endurance and
is the ideal tire for businesses looking to increase speed and loads during
long-haul mining operations.”
The benefits of the tire includes
resistance against heat build-up, improved durability, better cut-resistant
tread and a durable belt package which ensures longer life, a sturdier casing
and reduced slippage due to an extensive rim contact area through a high
tensile strength bead cores which lowers the bead stress. As per TechSci
Research, introduction of Yokohama’s new tire is anticipated to support the
market share of the company in the Unites States tire market.
According to a recent report published
by TechSci Research, “United
States Tyre Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020’’, United States automobile market is the
second largest automobile market in the world, with a motorization rate
(including passenger cars and commercial vehicles) of more than 790 vehicles
per 1,000 individuals, in 2014. Increasing disposable income due to
strengthening US Dollar, falling oil and food prices, and rising standard of
living, are resulting in an increase in production and sales of vehicles in the
US. Steady growth in sales and production of automobiles, expanding automobile
fleet, and favorable government policies, are anticipated to propel growth in
the US tire market over the next five years.