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Nov 20, 2023 2:13:55 PM

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Tips for TBR Tires Operating in Winter Weather

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.

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Topics: Truck Tires, TBR Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Feb 9, 2022 1:08:12 PM

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How to Choose Regional-Haul Tires

Application-Specific Tires for Regional-Haul Fleets 


Regional-haul (RH) was already an expanding segment of the trucking market, and the pandemic accelerated its growth exponentially with the rapid embrace of eCommerce. The rise of digital marketplaces drove demand for services such as last-mile delivery and pickup-and-delivery routes—resulting in a surge of regional-haul trucking.

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Topics: Truck Tires, Galaxy Truck Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Oct 14, 2020 7:35:00 AM

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Alliance Tire Launches Galaxy Truck Tire Line

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 has launched a new line of truck and bus radial (TBR) tires under its Galaxy brand. The new Galaxy TBR line includes 10 designs and more than 40 sizes of 16-ply, all-steel radials, with plans for continued expansion. The new Galaxy family of truck and bus radials includes long-haul, regional and long/short hybrid tires for steer, drive and trailer positions.

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Topics: Galaxy Tires, Press Release, Truck Tires, Galaxy Truck Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Nov 21, 2017 11:56:00 AM

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Happy Truckey Day—Let the Holidays Roll In!

Truckers Deliver Holiday Spirit 

Santa and his reindeer get a lot of credit for delivering presents to the nation’s children, but the truth is the real heroes of the holidays—truckers—don’t ride in sleighs and rely on horsepower rather than Rudolph to make sure the season’s must-have presents are delivered in time to get under the tree.

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Topics: Truck Tires

Posted by YOHTA Team

Sep 13, 2017 1:48:00 PM

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Driving Home Value to Truckers

Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

With roughly 3.5 million professional drivers helping create $650 billion in revenue per year in the U.S. it’s no wonder truckers get a whole week of appreciation—this September 10 through 16, we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Even more notable is the backbone of this industry isn’t large conglomerates, rather it’s a collection small fleet owners and independent operators responsible for transporting clothes, food, and goods across the nation. 

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Topics: Truck Tires