kscarbel2 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Transport Topics / March 24, 2014 Toyo Tires will debut the SmartWay-verified M177 regional-to-longhaul steer tire, the M170 regional steer tire and the M920 drive traction tire for regional and longhaul applications at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week in Louisville, Ky.The tires feature the company’s e-balance technology and have improved tire life, endurance, and retreadability as well as reduced rolling resistance and irregular wear, according to Toyo. The M177 is a low-rolling-resistance steer tire available in G and H load ratings in four sizes. The M170 is a regional steer tire capable of being used in all wheel positions. The M920 drive traction tire is designed for regional and longhaul applications and features wide, staggered tread blocks for improved traction and performance, the company said in a statement. The company also announced that its M144 tire received SmartWay verification, confirming it meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards for low-rolling resistance. “The M144 is a part of our growing selection of SmartWay-verified tires,” Lowell Slimp, senior product manager for commercial truck tires with Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.“We are dedicated to expanding the number of these low-rolling-resistance products, with more announcements planned for later this year.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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