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Yokohama Tire received two GOOD DESIGN awards from the prestigious Chicago Athenaeum for the GEOLANDAR X-MT™ and AVID Ascend GT™. The awards program recognizes new innovative products and progressive industry leaders in design and manufacturing and awarded both tires in the transportation category.
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SANTA ANA, CA. – (Dec. 27, 2018) – Yokohama Tire earned two impressive 2018 GOOD DESIGN® awards from The Chicago Athenaeum. Yokohama was honored in the transportation category for two tires: the GEOLANDAR X-MT™ and AVID Ascend GT™.
The Chicago Athenaeum’s GOOD DESIGN awards program creates an awareness about contemporary design and honors products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the world marketplace.
Yokohama was recognized for its aggressive off-road tire, the X-MT. Launched in July, it’s the latest addition to Yokohama’s rugged GEOLANDAR® lineup and is available in 12 sizes, from 17-inch to 24-inch rim diameters with outside diameters up to 40 inches. The extreme mud terrain tire offers outstanding treadwear and on-road handling to provide enthusiasts with an exceptional balance of performance and value.
The Ascend GT – which also debuted in July – is Yokohama’s latest offering in the grand touring segment. Available in 54 H- and V-rated sizes, the highly advanced all-season tire delivers improved handling, long mileage and superior comfort.
About Yokohama Tire Corporation
Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company of premium tires since 1917. Servicing an extensive sales network throughout the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes tires for high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications. For more information on Yokohama’s broad product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com.
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Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. Details can be found at the “Tire Care & Safety” section at www.yokohamatire.com.
Media Contact: Bill Groak, Kovel Fuller, 310-841-4417, bgroak@kovelfuller.com