Toyo expands M-Line truck tire sizes

CYPRESS, Calif.(Feb. 14, 2017) —Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has expanded two of its commercial tire offerings — the M920 drive tire, and the M149 super single.

Both tires are part of Toyo's M-Line.

The premium M920 drive traction tire is ideal for trucks that require all-season capabilities to deliver loads in any weather condition in regional or long-haul applications, the company said. It has wide, staggered tread blocks for improved traction and performance, and the tire maker said its features assist in wet performance, longer tire life and reduced irregular wear.

New sizes added to the M920 lineup include a 315/80R22.5 with a load index of L, as well as a 11R24.5 and a 285/75R24.5. The M920 size range now includes (size, load/speed, ply rating, load range):

225/70R19.5, 128/126N, 14, G; 245/70R19.5, 133/131N, 14, G; 11R22.5, 144/142L, 14, G; 11R22.5, 146/143L, 16, H; 295/75R22.5, 144/141L, 14, G; 315/80R22.5, 157/154L, 20, L; 11R24.5, 149/146L, 16, H; 285/75R24.5, 144/141L, 14, G.

The company also has added a size to its Toyo M149, an all-position single tire designed to deliver superior wear performance in tough operations, ranging from urban front axles to long-haul trailers. In addition to a 385/65R22.5 size, the M149 is available in a larger 425/65R22.5 size tire. Both sizes feature 20-ply load ratings.

"The M920 and M149 have delivered great performance and a lower cost per mile for our commercial customers," said Mike Graber, senior product manager, commercial truck tires of Toyo Tire U.S.A. "These added sizes will expand the applications that will benefit from longer tread life and better retreadability."