Yokohama Tire has introduced its new 116R™ all-position steer tyre, developed specifically for regional and super-regional fleets. Manufactured at the company’s commercial tyre facility in Mississippi, the tyre is now available in the U.S. market and comes in three standard sizes: 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, and 11R24.5.
The tyre is backed by a 7-year unlimited retread casing warranty, aligning with Yokohama’s focus on lifecycle value and durability for commercial operators.
The 116R features solid shoulder ribs to resist tearing and reduce irregular wear, while multi-siped rib edges and deep siping contribute to longer tread life and enhanced grip throughout the tyre’s usable life.
A high centre rib and low rolling resistance compound help the 116R exceed greenhouse gas standards ahead of MY2027 GHG Phase II benchmarks, offering fleets a compliance-ready option for improving fuel economy in regional transport operations.
The 116R is available in:
All three configurations are designed for use in regional and super-regional applications, with a casing construction suitable for multiple retread cycles.
With stricter emissions targets influencing fleet decisions, tyres like the 116R reflect how manufacturers are integrating GHG standards into product development while reinforcing domestic production capacity.
Tagged with: Yokohama, 116R, steer tyre, regional tyre, commercial tyres, fuel-efficient tyres, retread warranty, GHG Phase II
Editorial Standards & Disclaimer
Tyre News Media is an independent industry publication. Our reporting is based on information available at the time of publication, including company announcements, regulatory filings, official data, research and other sources considered reliable.
Articles may include independent analysis and editorial interpretation. Where appropriate, company statements and third-party claims are attributed to their source. Analysis, estimates and forward-looking observations should not be read as statements of established fact.
Tyre News Media takes reasonable steps to ensure accuracy but welcomes corrections, clarifications and responses from organisations or individuals covered in our reporting. If you believe information is inaccurate or requires clarification, please contact info@tyrenews.co.uk. Material errors will be corrected as appropriate.
Commercial relationships, advertising and sponsorship do not determine Tyre News Media's editorial coverage or conclusions.
_0%20(1).png)
.jpg)
