Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added 19.5-inch sizes to its Toyo M671A regional drive tire line.
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added a pair of 19.5-inch rim diametr sizes to its M671A regional drive tire line, which it launched in early 2020.
The new sizes are 225/70R19.5 G/14 and 245/70R19.5 H/16 for urban and regional fleets The tires will be available April 1, the company said.
The tire's tread compounds feature the company's proprietary Nano Balance Technology, which Toyo said provides "superior" traction, "exceptional" fuel efficiency and "excellent" wear life.
Toyo Tire M671A regional drive tire line comes in 22.5-inch (left) and 19.5-inch rim diameter sizes.
In addition, the M671A incorporates Toyo's advanced e-balance design, which maintains the tread profile of the tire while reducing strain at the bead area and belt edge for greater stability and longevity under heavy loads, the company said.
It also features an optimized wide tread pattern with 3D sipes that provide even contact, increased traction and reduce irregular wear.
The combination of a high elongation top belt and stone ejectors help protect the casing from cuts and damage providing excellent retreadability, the company said. Advanced tread and sidewall compounds provide increased fuel efficiency.
"The new 19.5-inch sizes for the M671A regional drive tire provide a broader range in options for the ever-growing final mile delivery segment," said Dave Johnston, senior product manager, commercial truck tires, Toyo U.S.A.
"Greater stability is provided through a closed shoulder with an extra durable sidewall for city hazards while delivering outstanding traction for inclement weather."
The new sizes complement three 22.5-inch sizes: 295/75R22.5 G/14, 11R22.5 G/14, and 11R22.5 H/16.
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