Yokohama Rubber has begun deliveries of Advan Sport V107 tires for new vehicle installation (OE) on the facelift model of the new Cayenne from Porsche of Germany. The tires are available in 285/40R22 110Y for the front and 315/35R22 111Y for the rear. The Advan Sport V107 is an ultra high-performance tire from Yokohama Rubber’s global flagship tire brand, the...
The four major Japanese tire makers have reported their first-half (January-June) results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. All four companies achieved record-high sales, driven by a weak yen and a recovery in sales of tires for new vehicles. Moreover, Bridgestone, Sumitomo Rubber and Toyo Tires secured higher operating income (adjusted operating income for Bridgestone, and operating income...
Yokohama Rubber has added V-shaped solid fenders for port moorings to its product lineup, in addition to pneumatic fenders that it has sold for many years. The company will continue to expand its lineup of solid fenders in stages, aiming to become a comprehensive manufacturer of fenders. The new product is a basic model that is widely used in ports...
Yokohama Rubber will from the second half of 2023 introduce the proprietary “E+” mark for tires for passenger cars, trucks and buses that are compatible with electric vehicles (EVs). The move comes in response to increasing demand for tires for EVs in recent years, which are required to meet the special needs of such vehicles. These include high load capacity...
Yokohama Rubber will continue to support the “Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2023 Drive on Yokohama Tires,” Japan’s No. 1 mini 4WD competition. This will be the second year in a row for Yokohama being the title sponsor. The initiative will also be supported by Tamiya, a well-know hobby model brand, for the third consecutive year. In addition...
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC), Yokohama Rubber’s U.S. tire distributor, will supply Advan A005 racing tires made from sustainable materials to more than 26 vehicles in six classes competing in the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to be held on June 25 in Colorado. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Advan global flagship tire brand. Under the theme...
