Yokohama Tire introduces 506U all-position waste/sanitation tire

Santa Ana, CA – Yokohama Tire’s new all-position waste and sanitation tire, the 506U, offers the extreme durability and tread life fleets depend on. The 506U, which replaces the MY627W Spec-2, is now available in a 315/80R22.5.

“The 506U delivers longer tread life, added durability and reduced operating costs for urban sanitation trucks and on/off-highway operations,” said Tom Clauer, Yokohama’s senior manager of commercial product planning.  “It’s specially designed for severe service vehicle operations that require a high load-carrying capacity per tire.”

Other benefits of the 506U include enhanced durability: The 506U’s new wider tread pattern, engineered for the demanding sanitation industry, incorporates a wide outside rib to resist tearing. Additionally, rock shield platforms throughout the center grooves reduce stone and debris penetration for improved casing life, durability and retreadability. Plus, the 506U’s extra-thick sidewall helps prevent damage from curbs and potholes. For longer tread life, an advanced tread compound resists scrubbing, cutting and chipping. A premium casing ensures that the 506U is highly retreadable. Its durable construction assures maximum retreadability and it also carries an industry leading six-year unlimited retread casing warranty. Zig-zag circumferential grooves enhance water evacuation to provide extra traction throughout the original tread life.

For more details on the 506U and all of Yokohama’s commercial tires, visit www.yokohamatruck.com.