AboutYokohama-ATG Team

The Yokohama-ATG Team is a collaboration of product managers, field engineers, sales team, and marketing members. The team is committed to delivering high-quality information about the fields of agriculture, construction, forestry, material handling, mining, trucking, and other OTR applications—along with the tires used in them.

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Jul 17, 2020 8:35:00 AM

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Telehandler Tires and the Rental Equipment Industry

Improving Rental Equipment Business with Better Telehandler Tires 

The presence of telehandlers in today’s rental fleets is becoming increasingly common thanks to their versatility—telehandlers can handle everything from moving materials to creating an elevated platform for workers to snow removal. As more and more of these useful machines are employed, tire manufacturers and rental companies are working to meet the challenge of increasing equipment productivity and safety, along with improving businesses’ bottom lines.

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Topics: Galaxy Tires, Telehandler Tires, Rental Equipment Tires

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Jul 13, 2020 7:43:00 AM

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Alliance Tire Named AGCO's North American Direct Materials Supplier of the Year

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

Alliance Tire Group, was named North American Direct Materials Supplier of the Year by AGCO, the world's largest agricultural equipment manufacturer focused solely on the agriculture industry. The honor was awarded during AGCO's online 2020 North America Supplier Event.

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

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Jul 7, 2020 1:17:00 PM

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The Pros and Cons of Extra-Deep Skid Steer Tires

Why Choose a Super-Deep Skid Steer Tire 

Skid steer loaders (SSLs) perform a multitude of tasks in many different conditions; consequently, a wide variety of tire options are available to maximize their performance. Factors like tire construction (radial, bias, solid) and tread pattern (lug, block, button) can make a huge difference in tire performance and cost over the lifetime of the tire. Tread depth is another important characteristic to consider when choosing the best SSL tire for the job. Below is why “going deep” (on tread) is a home run for many skid steer applications. 

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Topics: Tire Tread Depth, Skid Steer Tires

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Jun 22, 2020 1:25:00 PM

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Pneumatic, Press-On Band, and Resilient Solid Forklift Tires

Choosing Between the Different Types of Forklift Tires 

Whether working in busy warehouses, fast-paced ports, or on bustling construction sites, forklifts are a common sight in many industries. Despite the different ways these industries use forklifts, one factor is shared by all: improving the efficiency and productivity of its machinery can positively impact an operation’s bottom line. A simple step toward getting the best performance from a forklift is to equip it with the right tires for the job.

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Topics: Solid Tires, Forklift Tires

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Jun 16, 2020 7:45:00 AM

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Alliance Tire Americas Opens First Canadian Warehouse in Ontario

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

Alliance Tire Americas opened its first Canadian warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario today. The warehouse will serve dealers in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, says Dhaval Nanavati, President of ATA. The warehouse is located at 6611 Northwest Drive in Mississauga.

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Topics: Press Release