Online tire-comparison calculator debuted by Yokohama

Yokohama has launched an interactive tool on its website that enables commercial fleet owners to learn how they can save money on fuel by using the company’s tires.

Called the Yokohama Fuel Savings Calculator, it performs a side-by-side comparison of Yokohama’s fuel-efficient tires versus competing brands. The savings are shown in three ways: Annual Fuel Savings per Truck, Annual Fuel Savings for Fleet and Annual Gallons of Fuel Saved.

“The Fuel Savings Calculator is specifically designed for fleet owners to see how much they can improve their bottom line by using our truck tires,” says sales director John Cooney.

“Fleet owners can easily see their annual fuel cost savings when comparing Yokohama tires – which include our Zenvironment line and the new 101ZL – against competitors,” he asserts. “The 101ZL is on the EPA’s SmartWay list of verified technologies for tires – one of eight Yokohama tires that are recognized as SmartWay low rolling resistance tires.”

In addition, the program shows the total carbon footprint reduction that can be obtained using the company’s tires.

“Besides the pure monetary savings, there’s also a ‘green’ benefit to the calculator,” says Cooney.

“With fleets being more environmentally focused, it’s important for them to see how the right choice of tires can dramatically reduce the carbon impact on the environment,” he adds. “For example, a comparison between Yokohama tires and a competitor’s shows more than 2,000 pounds of CO2 saved from being released into the atmosphere via gallons of fuel saved. It’s another example of our commitment to produce environmentally-sound products.”

For more information, visit www.yokohamatire.com.