Galaxy Launches the MFS 101 Severe Duty Solid Tire 

The Galaxy MFS 101 Severe Duty Solid tire propels solid forklift tire technology to a new level, combining solid construction with a more comfortable ride, heat-dissipating design, more rubber above the 60J wear limit, and a high-performance steel bead design to transfer torque with reduced slip. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires launched the MFS 101 SDS today in 28 sizes, for rims ranging from 8 to 15 inches.

Topics: Press Release, Solid Tires, Forklift Tires, Material Handling Tires

Alliance Introduces the 778 Irrigation Tire 

The unique Y-shaped center block of the Alliance 778 irrigation tire (launched this week by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc.) marks a revolution in irrigation tire tread design. The overlapping Y shapes in the centerline of the zero-degree lug pattern improve both traction and durability compared to traditional lug patterns.

Topics: Alliance Tires, Press Release, Agricultural Tires

Spotlighting the Power of Proper Inflation Pressure and VF Tires

Innovative tire technologies like very high flexion (VF) help farmers do everything from reducing soil compaction to boosting yields. To maximize the advantage offered by VF tires, it’s important to operate them at the lowest safe air pressure for the field based on load and speed. Recently, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America supported a demonstration by NTS Tire Supply and AgRevival to highlight the powerful opportunity that the right tires, set at the right pressure, present to farmers.

Topics: Alliance Tires, Agricultural Tires, IF/VF Tires, Alliance AgriFlex Tires

The Challenges Cold Conditions Present TBR Tires

Truck and bus radial (TBR) tires are designed to stand up to a wide range of demands, such as heavy loads, high speeds, and long operating hours. Another challenge facing TBR tires is the conditions in which they work—for example, freezing-cold temperatures. By establishing a consistent cold-weather maintenance program and investing in application-specific tires, fleet owners and owners/operators can mitigate the risks that temperatures below 45°F present to their tires—the temperature where they begin to lose their elasticity—along with improving productivity, safety, fuel efficiency, and return on their investment.

Topics: Truck Tires, TBR Tires

Galaxy Introduces the LDSR 500 and LDSR 510 Radial Tires

Two new, deep-tread L-5 Galaxy radial wheel loader/dozer tires from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires provide construction, quarry, and mining operators with tough performers in both hard rock and muddy surfaces.

Topics: Press Release, Yokohama OTR Tires, Wheel Loader Tires, Radial OTR