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Yokohama Tire to Debut 709ZL™ Drive Tire at Mid-America Trucking Show

709 Zl LeftFULLERTON, CA  – Yokohama Tire Corporation will debut its new drive tire, the 709ZL™ at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, March 22-24. The 709ZL is available in 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 sizes.

According to Rick Phillips, Yokohama’s director of commercial sales, the 709ZL employs Yokohama’s Zenvironment technology, which combines the latest breakthroughs in casing design, rubber compounding and tread design.   

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

Highlights of the 709ZL include:

— Low rolling resistance and superior fuel economy, thanks to the new compound using Zenvironment technology.

— Unique drive tire tread design.

— Solid shoulder rib and serpentine grooves for extra rigidity and stability.