Yokohama LY053
Yokohama LY053
Designed for rough use like construction, rock quarries and logging, the Yokohama LY053 is a drive-axle tire that’s up to the toughest off-the-road (OTR) use but can still be driven on highways. The LY053 incorporates an aggressive tread design, cut-and-chip resistant compound, steel cord belt layer and thick undertread for long service in severe conditions.
YOKOHAMA LY053 11R24.5 H/16PLY
The Yokohama LY053 is a highway-terrain, all-season tire specifically engineered for commercial vehicles and designed for drive axle applications. As a result, it delivers dependable performance in demanding highway service.
First, excellent usability is achieved through its optimized tread design and durable rubber compound. Together, these elements promote slower and more even tread wear over time. Moreover, the tread pattern evenly distributes driving pressure across the contact area, which helps balance acceleration, cornering, and braking forces. Consequently, irregular wear is minimized, while the flexible compound maintains consistent performance throughout the tire’s lifespan. In this way, the Yokohama LY053 ensures a longer service life.
In addition, the tire offers outstanding load capacity and driving durability. Its reinforced internal structure enhances load-handling strength and prevents deformation under heavy loads and continuous driving pressure. Therefore, by maintaining its ideal shape, the tire supports higher load capacity and delivers reliable stability, making it well-suited for heavy-duty commercial operations.
Finally, the Yokohama LY053 performs confidently in varied weather conditions. The tread design improves traction on dry, wet, and winter roads, while wide circumferential grooves efficiently evacuate water and slush to reduce hydroplaning. At the same time, the all-season compound preserves rubber flexibility across changing temperatures. As a result, the tire provides consistent, year-round traction and dependable highway performance.
Features and Benefits
- 31/32″ tread depth
- Radial construction
- Aggressive lug pattern for rough use
Yokohama LY053 Specifications
| TIRE SIZE | PART | PLY RATING (L.R.) | RIM SIZE (INCH) / ALT | INFLATED DIMENSIONS OVERALL WIDTH (INCH) / OVERALL DIAMETER (INCH) | TREAD DEPTH (1/32”) | LOADED DIMENSIONS SECTION WIDTH (INCH) / STATIC RADIUS (INCH) | RPM | MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY AT COLD INFLATION PRESSURE | MAX SPEED (MPH) | |||
| 11R22.5 | 5305 | 16H | 8.25 | 7.5 | 10.7 | 42.2 | 31 | 11.6 | 19.8 | 494 | (S) 6610@120 (D) 6005@120 | 65 |
| 11R24.5 | 5306 | 16H | 8.25 | 7.5 | 10.9 | 44.2 | 31 | 11.7 | 20.7 | 471 | (S) 7160@120 (D) 6610@120 | 65 |
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