Market observers say fleets can expect more replacement tire price hikes in the coming weeks and months as tariffs on rubber imports are passed through to customers.
April 29, 2025Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics
Replacement Truck Tire Prices to Rise in May Due to Tariffs
Business, Equipment
Yokohama to Buy Goodyear’s OTR Tire Business for $905 Million
Yokohama Rubber Co. agreed to acquire Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s off-the-road tire business for $905 million as part of the Japanese manufacturer’s global expansion plan.
July 22, 2024Business, Equipment
Yokohama Said to Hold Talks for Goodyear’s OTR Tire Business
Yokohama Rubber Co. is in advanced talks to buy Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s off-the-road tire business for at least $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
July 10, 2024Business, Equipment
Yokohama Unveils New Commercial Tire Sizes
Yokohama Tire Corp. is expanding the sizes of its 124R and 714R commercial tires, the company announced Feb. 5.
February 9, 2024Business, Equipment
Yokohama Executives Say Fleets Still Adjusting Post-Pandemic
WEST POINT, Miss. — Executives from Yokohama Tire Corp. said their motor carrier customers have adjusted well to the post-COVID economy, but it's not business as usual.
November 1, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety
Yokohama Recalls 6,992 Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire Corp. is voluntarily recalling 6,992 of its commercial tires, the company announced Aug. 26.
August 28, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety
Yokohama Recalls Limited Run of Two Sizes of Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced a voluntary recall of two commercial tires.
December 19, 2022Business, Equipment
New Yokohama Drive Tire Now Available in US
Yokohama Tire announced its new 716U ultra-wide-base weight-savings drive tire now is available in the U.S. in size 455/55R225.
October 3, 2022Business, Equipment
Yokohama Announces Price Increase for Consumer, Commercial Tires
Yokohama Tire will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires, the company announced Oct. 1.
October 1, 2021Government, Business, Equipment
Yokohama Tire Announces New Posts for Sales Executives
Yokohama Tire Corp. President Jeff Barna announced two executive management changes.
July 19, 2021