Yokohama releases N-speed rated 115R all-position tire

David Sickels is the Senior Editor of Fleet Equipment. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: Jul 7, 2020

Yokohama Tire has released the new 115R all-position, all-season tire, which was announced at the TMC Show in February, now available in size 225/70R19.5 (14).

Yokohama says benefits of the 115R include:

Durable casing construction is rated for speeds up to 87 MPH.
Yokohama’s advanced heat-resistant tread compound increases tread life and optimizes fuel economy, the company says. Additionally, middle wing blocks and tie-bar connectors control block movement to resist wear and reduce rolling resistance.
Wide lateral grooves provide increased traction on wet or snow-covered roads, while deep serpentine grooves maintain aggressive traction throughout the life of the original tread.
Durable construction helps defend against damage caused by curbing and scrubbing in typical urban operations.

Weather Guard adds new truck boxes and headache racks

The 2024 Saddle and Lo-Side truck boxes include the one-key Ultralock security feature.

By Kevin Linger

Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine

Published: Apr 3, 2024

Work truck equipment manufacturer Weather Guard has introduced new truck boxes and headache racks. The 2024 Saddle and Lo-Side truck boxes include the one-key Ultralock security feature, which Weather Guard says combines maximum security protection, ability to manage keys to multiple boxes and new visual locking cues. A new red push button lock mechanism lets end-users know at a glance if the box is locked or not—if the red button is popped up, the box is unlocked.