A Look at OTR Tire Supply and Prices

摘要

In a recent interview, Gary Nash, Yokohama Tire Corp. vice president of OTR (off-the-road) sales, commented on tire supply, markets and prices.Q: Are OTR tires still in short supply? Nash: Yes, supply remains very short for all manufacturers. The market really has taken off in the last three years-that's what has caused the shortage. In 2013, the OTR market is predicted to be back to the high-volume sales levels of 2008.Q: How long is the typical backorder for quality OTR tires?Nash: Depending on the product, anywhere from 9 months to a year.Q: Are equipment users willing to wait that long?Nash: Some will wait longer to get good, high-quality products, instead of buying something that's of lesser quality.