Yokohama 709ZL
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- All weather traction
- Fuel efficient performance
- Longer lasting tread life
OVERVIEW
The Yokohama 709ZL is a highway terrain, all season tire manufactured for commercial vehicles. It was made to be mounted on the vehicle's drive axle.
The tread design and all season compound work together to boost the all weather traction. The tread design with the detailed symmetric ribbed pattern increases the number of biting edges gripping the road surface while the tires are in motion. This upgrades the dry, wet and winter weather grip on the road during the tire's performance. The all season compound keeps the rubber flexibility in versatile weather conditions, from the heat of summer to colder winter temperatures. The tread's circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning by dispersing water and slush from below the footprint, increasing the wet and winter traction.
The enhanced traction helps improve the model's fuel efficiency. The better grip on the road surface eases the driving pressure off the tire, enabling the tire to securely perform in versatile conditions. In this manner, the tire significantly lowers the rolling resistance, which is the driving pressure determining the vehicle's needed fuel intake to keep the tires in motion. This is especially true for free rolling axle tires, as they put additional pressure on the towing vehicle's performance. The lessened rolling resistance decreases the towing vehicle's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, promoting a fuel efficient and environmentally friendly driving experience.
The 709ZL upgrades the tread life and usability. The lowered rolling resistance and the durable tire compound work together to slow the tread wear rate down. The reduced rolling resistance prevents driving pressure from severely affecting the tire, while the compound's wear-resistant materials decrease the wear rate. The tread's tie-bars connect the tread elements and stabilize the tread area. In this manner, the tire prevents tread flexing while the tires are in motion, enabling it to evenly distribute the driving pressure along the tire's surface. The equally circulated forces of acceleration, cornering and braking avoids irregular wear formations, extending the service life.
