June 11, 2008
Yokohama Will Adjust Consumer Tire Prices Up to Six Percent
FULLERTON, CA - Due to continued record increases in the costs of raw materials and energy,
Yokohama Tire Corp. will adjust prices on its consumer tires by up to six
percent, effective Jul. 1, according to Modern
Tire Dealer magazine. There will be in-line cost adjustments as well, which
will be announced at a later date.
Commercial
light truck, medium truck, and off-the-road tires will not be affected by the
increase.
Yokohama is the latest
tire company to announce the need for price increases. Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp.,
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Continental Tire North America Inc., Michelin
North America Inc., Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Pirelli Tire North America
Inc., Falken Tire Corp., Federal Tire Corp., and Hankook Tire America Corp.
also have announced price increases since Apr. 30.