FULLERTON, Calif. (April 8, 2008) — Yokohama Tire Corp. said it will boost off-the-road and medium truck tire prices by 5 and 6 percent, respectively, in May.
The Fullerton-based firm cited continuing raw materials and energy costs as reasons for the increase. The company said it also will make in-line adjustments it will announce later. Passenger and light truck tires won't be affected by the increase.