A single, unified open-space super-stand for Trelleborg Tires and Mitas, brands belonging to the Yokohama TWS division, itself part of the Yokohama Rubber Group. Both brands debuted significant new products in Hannover
The Yokohama Tws division of the Yokohama Rubber Group chose to present itself in Hanover with the full strength of its portfolio, placing its Trelleborg Tires and Mitas brands side by side in one large stand and assigning each the task of showcasing major innovations. Trelleborg Tires in fact displayed all the advanced new products previewed last September, starting with the “ProgressiveTraction” tyres in the “TM800” and “TM900” series, characterised by their distinctive patented lug geometry.
The dual-wing lug profile increases the ground contact surface, and continuing on to the “VF TM800 PowerFlex” tyres, which differ from traditional agricultural tyres thanks to a tread design featuring a continuous central rib that allows rolling on hard surfaces with minimal friction.
Alongside these novelties, however, the true stars of the Trelleborg Tires area were the “TM200 ProgressiveTraction” tyres, developed with the traction requirements of specialised agriculture in mind. These are the first tyres to be certified “VF” (Very High Flexion) specifically developed for vineyard and orchard applications.
By combining “VF” and “ProgressiveTraction” technologies, they are claimed to deliver up to 15 percent more traction, 26 percent greater stability and a 10 percent longer tyre life. Ideal for tractors equipped with heavy front implements, they enable highly precise operation while preserving soil integrity, offering up to 40 percent higher load capacity and 8 percent greater soil protection compared with standard tyres.
Similar benefits—albeit scaled differently—are also offered by the new “Granterra Ultra” tyres launched by Mitas, a brand that within Yokohama TWS operates not only in the agricultural sector but also in the two-wheel market.
These new tyres, based on “VF” and “PFO” (Pressure Field Operation) technologies, are aimed at equipping ultra-high-power tractors and have been engineered in every detail to maximise traction, protect the soil and ensure consistent performance even under the most demanding working conditions. Evidence of this lies in the carcass structure, which allows operation at low pressures and low speeds—from 5 to 15 km/h—in high-torque applications, generating wide and uniform footprints that improve load distribution and reduce stress on the soil.
The tread design is also entirely innovative, featuring great depth and reinforced areas between the lugs that significantly increase traction during the most demanding field operations and improve resistance to stubble damage, while at the same time preventing premature ageing.
Title: Yokohama Tws 2026 news on a stand at Agritechnica
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