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Yokohama Tire Corp.

601 S. Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
800-722-9888
714-870-3838
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Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917. Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes the dB Super E-spec – the world’s first tire to use orange oil to reduce petroleum – as well as tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications. For more information on Yokohama’s extensive product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com.

Products

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Includes 116R and the BluEarth 718L
March 28, 2025
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716U UWB Regional Drive Tire by Yokohama Tire
Designed for waste, recycle and on/off-road severe service operations
Aug. 7, 2023
Yokohama 121T Regional Trailer Tire
Ideal for drop-deck and heavy-haul trailer applications
April 21, 2022
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Drive tire engineered for pickup trucks and last-mile delivery
Feb. 17, 2022
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All-position waste and sanitation tire
Aug. 19, 2021
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The Yokohama Tire 115R All-Position Tire is N-speed rated and engineered to provide Class 4 and 5 vehicles with superior year-round traction and dependability. The 115R features...
July 8, 2020
Yokohama Tire 714 R
The Yokohama Tire 714R Regional Pickup/Delivery Tire is engineered to deliver all-weather traction. The 714R features open shoulder grooves for traction in wet and snow conditions...
July 2, 2020
Yokohama 504 C Tire
The Yokohama Tire 504C All-Position Radial Tire is engineered with a sturdy undertread to handle on- and off-highway applications. The 504C replaced Yokohama’s MY507 and is available...
June 1, 2020
Yokohama 114 R
The Yokohama Tire 114R UWB Regional-Haul Trailer Tire is SmartWay verified and designed to meet the demands of high-scrub operations. The 114R Ultra Wide-Base (UWB) tire offers...
Dec. 6, 2019
Yokohama Tire 715 R
The Yokohama Tire 715R Open Shoulder Regional Drive Tire is SmartWay-verified for low rolling resistance. The 715R features a 26/32" tread pattern for longer wear, along with ...
Aug. 30, 2019

Press Releases

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Yokohama's drive tire offers reliable snow traction and its advanced compound resists scrubbing, cutting, and chipping.
Dec. 5, 2023
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Yokohama Tire has expanded its commercial lineup with the release of the 124R and 505C tires. Both all-position tires are available in the U.S. and meet the required performance...
Oct. 7, 2021
Yokohama 715r
The open shoulder regional drive tire meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service.
June 3, 2021
Yokohama Tire506u
The 506U is highly retreadable and carries a six-year unlimited retread casting warranty.
June 1, 2021
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The geographically strategic 430,000 sq.-ft. facility in Wilmer, 15 miles southeast of Dallas, will help dealers get tires faster, the company says.
April 6, 2021
Yokohama Commercial Website
The commercial and consumer websites were rebuilt to improve the customer experience and make it easier for customers to find the exact kind of tire and information they are looking...
March 18, 2021
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A price increase of up to six percent on select commercial truck and bus tires sold in the U.S. will be effective December 1.
Oct. 13, 2020
Yokohama Tire 115 R
The 115R all-position tire features an N speed rating and is built for Class 4 and 5 vehicles.
July 7, 2020
Yokohama Tire 714 R
The 714R is an open shoulder drive tire designed for regional pickup and delivery vocations.
July 1, 2020
Yokohama 504 C Tire
The 504C is engineered with a sturdy undertread to handle the punishment of on- and off-highway applications.
June 2, 2020

Videos

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Pat Keating of Yokohama Tire Corp. talks about the trends in tire selection when it comes to trailer tires, how application plays a big role in what fleets choose and why it’s...
Aug. 28, 2018

Articles

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The long-haul drive tire comes in four major sizes and is designed to provide tread stability and resist wear and tear.
July 8, 2025
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Nearly 7,000 tires are being voluntarily recalled due to possible improper manufacturing.
Aug. 28, 2023
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In 1990, the first Yokohama tire was made in the US. Now, more than 100 million have rolled off the line.
March 31, 2023
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The recent announcement will constitute the third price increase of the tire manufacturer’s consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S. within one year...
May 17, 2022
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The 720R is a 19.5”, N-speed-rated commercial drive tire engineered for pickup trucks and last-mile delivery operations, offered in a 225/70R/19.5 size, and is available in the...
Feb. 3, 2022
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President and CEO Jeff Barna as well as Stan Chandgie, EVP of sales, discuss trends in the tire industry.
Jan. 14, 2022
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For the second time in six months, the tire manufacturer is increasing its prices on both consumer and commercial tires.
Jan. 10, 2022
Considering the case for steer retreads.
June 5, 2019
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The precure method of retread application uses a pre-formed and cured tread, either in a strip or full circle, and attaches it to the casing using a layer of uncured rubber.
How retreads can help reduce a fleet’s tire expense, and its impact on the environment.
June 5, 2019
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Maintaining proper inflation is the cornerstone of any sound tire management effort, including semitrailer tires.
Minimizing lifecycle costs of trailer tires starts with proper selection for the application at hand, and continues by giving trailer tires the attention they deserve once placed...
April 10, 2018

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Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia was closed as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of COVID-19.
May 29, 2020
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The plant in West Point, Mississippi, is scheduled to go back online April 27.
April 24, 2020
Yokohama’s U.S. distribution centers remain open and operational.
April 15, 2020
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The fund supports truck drivers and their families who have experienced an illness or injury that takes them off the road.
April 13, 2020
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The controlled shutdown at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi was in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to last for a period of two weeks.
March 30, 2020
Yokohama New Commercial Tires
On display will be the all-position 504C and 115R tires, as well as the urban pick-up/delivery 714R tire.
Feb. 12, 2020
Yokohama 114 R
The 114R ultra-wide base is a SmartWay verified trailer tire designed to deliver fuel efficiency and longer tread life.
Dec. 9, 2019
Yokohama Tire 712 L With Snowflake Symbol
All four sizes of the SmartWay-verified 712L will carry the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on the sidewall.
Sept. 9, 2019
Yokohama Tire 715 R
The 715R is a SmartWay-verified open shoulder regional drive tire, available in 11R22.5.
Aug. 29, 2019
Yokohama 712 L 3 Qr
Yokohama Tire 712L Drive Tire is a SmartWay-verified, low rolling resistance tire. The 712L is available in four sizes: 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5, and 11R24.5. Features...
April 11, 2019
Yokohama 712 L
The company introduced both the 712L long-haul, deep-tread drive tire and the 114R UWB regional haul trailer tire.
April 11, 2019
BluEarth 109L trailer tires
The SmartWay-verified BluEarth 109L trailer tires, from Yokohama, feature the companies advanced stress control groove design which resists shoulder damage from sharp turns or...
Aug. 13, 2018
BluEarth 109L UWB (ultra wide base) trailer tires
The SmartWay-verified BluEarth 109L UWB (ultra wide base) trailer tires, from Yokohama, feature an optimized tread pattern with even circumferential grooves to improve fuel efficiency...
Aug. 13, 2018
Frequently overlooked is the wealth of knowledge that can be obtained with a scrap tire analysis. Through a thorough examination of tire casings, much information can be obtained about fleet maintenance practices that can be used to make decisions about tire brands, applications and vehicle maintenance practices.
Scrap tire analysis can pay big dividends in savings.
Dec. 9, 2016
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The Yokohama 104ZR urban/regional all-position/steer tire is designed to deliver longer treadwear, low rolling resistance and even wear. A five-rib, full-depth tread pattern serves...
Oct. 26, 2016
Correct pressure is a critical component to improving trailer tire performance. The starting point for a fleet’s pressure specification should be a load/inflation table, not the sidewall marking.
For most fleets, three key factors combine make maintenance for trailer tires challenging. 1. There are generally far more trailer wheel positions than steer or drive wheel positions...
Oct. 7, 2016
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The BluEarth 709L ultra wide base (UWB) drive tire is SmartWay-verified and designed for maximum fuel efficiency.
Oct. 5, 2016
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The Yokohama 108R regional all-position/steer tire is now available to fleets in the U.S. and Canada. SmartWay-verified, the 108R comes in sizes 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 11R24...
July 19, 2016
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The Yokohama Tire Corp. 108R regional all-position/steer tire is SmartWay-verified and comes in sizes 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 11R24.5 and 11R22.5. With a deep, 22/32nd tread...
June 9, 2016
The addition of Boss Truck Shops brings Yokohama tires to over 500 travel stop network locations across the country.
June 3, 2016
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Yokohama Tire Corporation’s TY527 premium drive tire is now available to fleets in three new 16-ply size offerings: 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. The TY527 is also available...
Oct. 13, 2015
Rick Phillips, vice president of sales, Yokohama Tire Corporation
Rick Phillips, vice president of sales, Yokohama Tire Corporation, explains current commercial tire market developments and how they will affect the industry.
March 18, 2015
Takayuki Hamaya, chief operating officer for Yokohama Tire Corp.
Takayuki Hamaya, chief operating officer for Yokohama Tire Corp., shares his insights on the last year, and looks ahead to 2014.
Jan. 13, 2014
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The manufacturing subsidiary of Yokohama Tire Corp. officially broke ground on its new commercial truck tire manufacturing plant in West Point, Miss. which is slated to begin ...
Sept. 27, 2013
Yokohama Commercial Tire Navigator is now available for download on iTunes.
Yokohama Commercial Tire Navigator available for download on iTunes.
July 11, 2013
Q&A with Gary Nash, president of Yokohama Tire Mexico.
Yokohama Tire Mexico to give the company long-term strategic advantages, says subsidiary's president.
May 31, 2013
The Japanese tire maker plans to build the new plant with an annual production capacity of 1 million tires.
April 26, 2013
Rick Phillips was named a senior director.
Fred Koplin, Rick Phillips named senior directors, effective April 1.
April 5, 2013
Gary Nash named president of Yokohama Tire Mexico.
Gary Nash named president of Yokohama Tire Mexico.
April 2, 2013
Yokohama Tire Corporation to give away $5,000 Take the High Road Vacation during the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 21-23.
Tire maker is also giving away an iPad 2 each day at their booth.
Feb. 25, 2013
RY407 ultra wide base trailer tire
Yokohama's RY407 ultra wide base trailer tire highlights the company's latest technology in casing design, tread design and rubber compounding. A SmartWay-verified tire, features...
Feb. 1, 2013
The TY517 and RY407 ultra wide base drive and trailer tires will be on display in booth 14124.
Jan. 30, 2013
TY517 commercial tire
Yokohama's TY517 commercial tire, recognized as a EPA SmartWay low rolling resistance tire, helps heavy duty trucks improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas and air...
Jan. 25, 2013
Yokohama TY517 tire earns EPA SmartWay verification
SmartWay Transport, a collaboration between the EPA and the freight sector, is designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.
Jan. 24, 2013
In this industry interview, Phillips, a 35-year tire industry veteran, discusses what the challenges were within the commercial tire industry in 2012 and how they will affect 2013.
In this industry interview, Phillips, a 35-year tire industry veteran, discusses what the challenges were within the commercial tire industry in 2012 and how they will affect ...
Dec. 27, 2012
Video is part of consumer awareness effort explaining the various benefits OE and aftermarket tires.
Video is part of consumer awareness effort explaining the various benefits OE and aftermarket tires.
Dec. 6, 2012
Gary Nash of Yokohama tire corporation
Gary Nash of Yokohama tire corporation is interviewed about the global supply issue and other challenges within the industry
Oct. 4, 2012
It now has an expanded database of Yokohama's fuel-efficient tires and competitors' tires for side-by-side comparison, along with a print functionality
Sept. 18, 2012
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The Yokohama 709ZL Drive Tire is available in 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 sizes. The 709ZL employs Yokohama’s Zenvironment technology, which combines the latest breakthroughs in casing...
Aug. 27, 2012
Yokohama Super Steel RY617
Once a retreaded tire receives EPA certification, fleets using those tires will be compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for low rolling resistance ...
July 18, 2012
There will be in-line adjustments as well, announced at a later date.
June 20, 2012
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By end of year, number is expected to be more than a thousand individual locations across the country.
June 13, 2012
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Environmental project aims to plant 500,000 trees worldwide by 2017.
April 23, 2012
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Interactive web-based tool provides for effective tire management to fleet owners.
March 22, 2012
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The AVID Ascend is first mass-market tire to use eco-friendly orange oil technology. Made in the U.S. and available in 45 sizes.
March 21, 2012
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All-Season AVID ENVigor Zero Pressure System runflat tire comes in five sizes.
Feb. 7, 2012
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Tire industry overview Q&A with Yasushi Tanaka.
Jan. 17, 2012
Rick Phillips, Yokohama director of commercial sales
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Dec. 5, 2011
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Exhibit spotlights BluEarth-1, company's orange oil-infused tire that reduces petroleum use in tire manufacturing
Oct. 14, 2011
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Yokohama Tire’s RL42T and RB42T off-the-road tires are designed for dump trucks, but have two different applications. The RL42 is for hard-packed surfaces and jobsites where longer...
June 11, 2010
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Yokohama Tire Corporation is adding a new tire to its popular AVID line: the AVID Touring-S™. The tire will be available in tire stores across the U.S. in the fall of 2008. Highlights...
Sept. 4, 2008