Yokohama Raising US Tyre Prices

(Tire Review/Akron) In the US Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced an across-the-board price increase, effective January 1, 2008. Prices on Yokohama passenger and light truck/SUV tyres will increase by up to 7 per cent, while commercial light truck and medium truck tyre prices will jump by up to 4 per cent. OTR tyre prices will be increased by up to 5 per cent. In all cases, in-line adjustments will be made, Yokohama said.