Yokohama sets price increases

June 8, 2001

Yokohama Tire Corp. will increase prices on all of its consumer and commercial tires up to 5% on July 1.

Yokohama has cited rising raw material costs as the reason for the jump.

Other tiremakers who have recently raised tire prices include Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., Continental Tire North America Inc., Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Kumho Tire USA Inc., Michelin North America Inc. and Pirelli Tire North America Inc.