New Yokohama products debut at MINExpo

Along with several other tyre majors, Yokohama Rubber has debuted new products at the MINExpo International 2012 show, which ends today in the US. The Japanese manufacturer is displaying a total of 17 OTR radials at the show, including the new “RL45” and “RL51”, along with a new sizes in its “RB42” range for rigid dump trucks.

With increased overall wear and cut resistance and traction, the “RB42” is designed to respond on a wide range of surfaces, from soft or loose surfaces such as mud and sand, to rough surfaces comprised of gravel and rocks. The “RL45” is a radial for articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders working at mining and construction sites. It features improved side-cut resistance, durability and stability. The “RL51” is radial for wheel loaders used at mining and construction sites. In addition to side-cut resistance, the model boasts superior traction and tread life.