CarBuyersNoteBook

Back in January, we were talking about the new line of tires from Yokohama, the E-Spec line, that contains the strange addition of orange oil.  But some new details on the E-Spec line have been released, so here’s an update.

As it turns out, the tread actually lasts longer when the tires are made with orange oil.   The tires also get ten percent less rolling resistance than tires made without orange oil,  and the inner liner actually weighs under one pound, cutting down on the amount of weight carried.

Plus, the new liner actually has better air retention than the ordinary, meaning the tires hold pressure longer and in turn give, again, better mileage.

There is one downside in the additional news; the E-Spec tires are expected to cost between ten and twenty percent more per tire.

Yokohama believes that eventually all tires will be made with orange oil, which is a smart idea in my book, especially given all those benefits.