Mar 26, 2014
CYPRESS, CA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the Toyo M144 has received SmartWay verification, confirming it meets U.S. EPA standards for low-rolling resistance. The addition of this regional steer tire to the Toyo Tires SmartWay line-up gives fleets and independent operators more choices when selecting fuel efficient tires for their commercial trucks.
Built using Toyo Tires e-balance technology, the M144 provides highly-competitive, low-cost mileage performance. An optimized casing profile provides better retreadability, helping to reduce overall operating costs.
The M144 is available in four sizes: an H-rated 295/80R22.5, a J-rated 305/70R22.5, and two L-rated sizes – 305/70R22.5 and 315/80R22.5.
“The M144 is a part of our growing selection of SmartWay verified tires,” said Lowell Slimp, senior product manager, commercial truck tires, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “We are dedicated to expanding the number of these low rolling resistance products, with more announcements planned for later this year.”
In addition to the M144, Toyo Tires offers the following SmartWay verified products: the M177 steer tire for regional to long-haul; the M137 steer tire for long-haul; the M657 drive tire for regional to long-haul; and the M157 trailer position free-rolling tire.
See the broad line of Toyo Tires commercial products this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky (Booth #32895). You can also view them online and learn about the industry leading casing warranty at toyotires.com/tbr.
About Toyo Tires
Established in 1966, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo Tires has delivered worldwide for more than 65 years.
The company offers a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model including light trucks, SUVs, high performance cars and luxury vehicles as well as commercial trucks. Consumer product lines include the popular Open Country tires for light trucks and SUVs; Proxes ultra-high performance tires; Versado tires for luxury passenger cars; and the value line of Extensa passenger car tires. Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in Bartow County, Georgia.
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