Yokohama Tire Corp. is displaying its new 709ZL drive tire at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Available in sizes 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5, the 709ZL employs Yokohama’s Zenvironment technology, which combines the latest breakthroughs in casing design, rubber compounding and tread design, the tire maker said.

“By pairing our advanced compound with a tread design that’s different from any other tire, our engineers have successfully created a drive tire that is remarkably fuel efficient,” said Rick Phillips, Yokohama’s director of commercial sales.



The company said highlights of the 709ZL include: low rolling resistance and superior fuel economy; a unique drive tire tread design; solid shoulder rib and serpentine grooves for extra rigidity and stability; and a “Z Block” design to improve wet traction and lower rolling resistance. The 709ZL will be available in the latter part of 2012.



Also at its MATS booth, Yokohama is displaying its recently launched online Inflation Pressure Calculator, an interactive tool that provides effective tire management for fleet owners; several of its SmartWay-verified tires and other commercial tires; and updates on its SmartSolution program for dealers. The tire maker also is holding daily contests with three pairs of 101ZL tires and three iPad 2s as prizes.