Yokohama Tire Corporation's 103ZR™ Commercial Tire in Full Production

Eco-friendly truck tire, part of Yokohama's Zenvironment™ line, is now available in four sizes

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Media Contact: Bill Groak, PCGCampbell, 310/224-4940, bgroak@pcgcampbell.com

FULLERTON, CA (Apr. 30, 2009) - All four sizes of Yokohama Tire Corporation's 103ZR™ commercial truck tires are now available. The 103ZR is part of Yokohama Tire's eco-friendly, ultra high-tech Z.environment™ line, which offers truck tires that last longer and are more fuel efficient.

"The 103ZR earned one of Heavy Duty Trucking's 2008 Nifty Fifty awards, and was chosen for being a longer-lasting, fuel-efficient tire. We are pleased to announce that it is now at full production," said John Cooney, Yokohama director of commercial sales. "The Zenvironment line, which also includes the 703ZL™ and 501ZA™, has been a great success, and we feel that the 103ZR will achieve the same result. It has the deepest tread depth and lowest rolling resistance of any regional, all-position tire I know of in the industry."

The 103ZR offers a compound, tread design and casing construction that delivers longer treadwear and low rolling resistance. "The casing innovations actually predict changes in tire shape that occur in early stages of wear," said Cooney. "The result is increased durability due to stabilized performance over the wear of the tire." Other special features of the 103ZR include rock-ejector platforms that keep stones and debris out of the grooves to enhance durability; superior fuel economy due to stronger and more pliable rubber that reduces heat generation and provides low rolling resistance; and a wide tread, partnered with a 23/32" tread depth, that promotes long, even wear.

The four sizes of the 103ZR are:

295/75R22.5 14(G) and 16(H) ply

11R22.5 14(G) and 16(H) ply

285/75R24.5 14(G) ply

11R24.5 14(G) and 16(H) ply

Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global producer and distributor of premium tires since 1917. Servicing a network of more than 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation offers a complete line of tires, including high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, as well as off-the-road mining and construction applications. For more information on Yokohama's extensive product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com. For details on Yokohama's environmental efforts, go to www.ecotreadsetters.com.

Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the Rubber Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the "Taking Care of Your Tires" section at www.yokohamatire.com.