Tires & Wheels (July 01, 2008)

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achieved longer tread life, improved endurance and better irregular wear resistance as well as improved fuel mileage. It also includes deep sipes and four straight, multi-pitched grooves for better traction in wet weather. More information is available at www.toyo.com.

Toyo Tire has brought to market a new high-performance steer tire for long-haul applications, the company has announced. The M137 radial steer tire is designed to offer longer life for over-theroad customers. It features Toyo’s e-balance design technology that includes a stiffer belt package, stiffer bead construction and optimization through simulation technology. The company claims it has Double Coin has introduced a new regional steer tire, the RT606+. The company’s latest steer tire is built upon the core specifications of the RT606 but is upgraded to provide improved performance and durability, the company says. The new tire has a solid shoulder to endure the scrubs inevitable in regional P&D applications. It has an original tread depth of 22/32″, which the company says is 23% more usable tread depth than many other steer tires. It is guaranteed to withstand at least two retreads. For more information, visit www.doublecoin-us.com.

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