Top 10 Yokohama Tires
The Japanese company for the production of automobile tires has long been known and is popular in many countries around the world. While becoming successful in the post-war years, the management of the company made the right decision, relying on all-season products and high quality.
Today, Yokohama tire products occupy a strong position in the international market, offering the consumer automotive tires with excellent quality and characteristics. Established production in Russia produces products no worse than an enterprise in Japan - raw materials for production are supplied from trusted suppliers and in full compliance with the requirements of the plant. By the way, the quality of synthetic rubber produced in our country is considered the best in the world. In the presented review, divided into categories for clarity, you can see the rating of the best models of this brand.
Yokohama's best comfort tires
The most comfortable tires in their specification have a speed index Y. As a rule, these are premium products, the price of which is an order of magnitude higher than ordinary rubber. The low noise level is achieved not only by the peculiarity of the tread pattern, but also very much depends on the composition of the raw materials from which the tire is made. Tires of large sizes with a radius of R17, R18 and higher are considered the most comfortable, because the larger the wheel size, the less sensitive road irregularities are for the car and passengers.
2 YOKOHAMA BLUE ARTH-A AE-50
A rubber designed specifically for long-distance highway travel. The tire is completely unsuitable for driving on mud, wet grass, and any other rough terrain. All its qualities are designed exclusively for asphalt surfaces - on the track, the Yokohama Blue Arth tire is capable of a lot. Excellent road holding, in turns at a reasonable speed, demonstrates stable behavior, is not afraid of meeting with a wet surface and puddles.
There are often negative comments in reviews that question the comfort of these tires. Due to their negligible number, most likely, either incorrect running-in takes place (and any tires for long and reliable operation must be trained), or the goods were stored for a long time in the seller's warehouse without observing the established norms. Otherwise, the rubber is simply excellent, against the background of similar products of popular brands it has an affordable price, not losing at all to them in quality characteristics.
1 YOKOHAMA AVS DECIBEL V550
The size range of these low profile tires covers the most demanded segment of the market (from R15 to R18). The tires are very hard, all the bumps and potholes in the road respond to the steering wheel. Has excellent braking distances, both on wet and dry asphalt. It holds the road well, at high-speed turns the moment of stalling into a skid is stretched and sensitive for the driver, which makes it possible to control this process by reducing the speed.
In their reviews, the owners of Yokohama decibel tires express great satisfaction with the ride comfort - after warming up the tires at any speed of the car, acoustic noises are generated only by air currents cut against the body, from the rubber side - silence. Among the disadvantages - getting into deep holes can lead to damage to the side part by the edge of the disc, despite the reinforced sidewall (it all depends on the selected speed mode and driving style).
Best Yokohama sports tires
These tires are specially designed for those who like aggressive and high-speed driving. They are completely different from ordinary tires, have a fairly high rigidity (provides reliable control), but at the same time they are soft and comfortable enough after warming up, literally cling to the road and are able to provide a minimum braking distance. The disadvantage is considered to be rapid wear, which is inevitable at high speeds for heated rubber.
3 YOKOHAMA ADVAN ST V802
An excellent choice for owners of powerful crossovers who love speed. Despite the fact that the tire is quite heavy (R18 weighs 13.3 kg.), It is easy to balance. Very stiff sidewall, almost no flex even under load. The directional tread provides good traction, better directional stability and controllability forms a central solid rib. With all its rigidity, in the increased (due to the small transition angle of the lateral part) contact patch, the tire exhibits a sticking effect. This provides not only a short braking distance, but also the retention on turns, it stalls into a skid at high speeds.
In the reviews, owners love the Advan ST V802's ability to hold the road with confidence. Maneuvering at speed is very precise, without blockages (the hard side part makes itself felt). Tires are reliable, painlessly overcome such urban obstacles as curbs. There is a slight noise of the tire. Off-road tires do not behave in the best way, after all, this is a high-speed rubber.
2 YOKOHAMA ADVAN FLEVA V701
The Advan Fleva tire has a bright and memorable tread pattern (grooves resemble hooks or claws), allowing the wheel to obey the steering wheel unquestioningly on any road surface. Despite its pronounced characteristics of a sports tire, the Yokohama Advan is also a very comfortable rubber that has a low noise level from contact with the road.
These, of course, are not half-slick, but you won't be able to ride them calmly - tires provoke aggressive driving with their confident behavior on the road. The reviews indicate the high strength and wear resistance of rubber. It resists side damage well, has low rolling resistance, and its directional tread pattern and multiple water drainage grooves make it easy to ignore wet asphalt and puddles.
1 YOKOHAMA AVS SPORT V105
High-class rubber for powerful and expensive cars, developed in tandem with Daimler and appeared on the market quite recently - in 2012. Fully meets the high demands of owners, providing unrivaled grip, speed and comfort characteristics. In their reviews, the drivers note the excellent behavior of the car on the road - it does not "prowl" along the highway, confidently passes turns at high speed, does not break into a skid. Puddles and wet road sections do not oblige to slow down - the tires literally cut the water barrier, and are not at all inclined to aquaplaning.
Thanks to Matrix Rayon Body Ply technology, the rubber is very sensitive to handlebar movements. Even on a dirt road (where can we go without it), the tire breaks into slipping only in heavy mud, but it does not bury itself, and can overcome an obstacle when driving "in tightness". Due to the high price on the market, sizes R17, R18 and higher are more common, which are more consistent with luxury cars.
Best Yokohama winter tires
Winter tires "Yokohama" are quite popular in our country. The peculiarity of the best tire for the cold season lies in the balance between softness (and such a rubber simply has to be very soft) and wear resistance. Having excellent parameters of these properties, Yokohama tires also have a unique tread, which makes the wheel stay on ice no worse than on clean road asphalt.
3 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR I / T-S G073
This tire has proven itself well on winter roads, providing safe driving regardless of road conditions. The main advantage of this line of Yokohama tires is a short braking distance, which is of great importance for a large and heavy car (rubber is designed for crossovers or SUVs, the main operation of which takes place in urban areas).
Reviews of drivers using Geolandar I / T-S G073 on their cars note good braking on ice, despite the absence of studs. The disadvantage of the tire is the large roll of the car at high-speed corners (because of the soft sidewall), although on a winter road, "recklessness" is useless.Despite the fact that the size range starts from R15, tires of a larger size, starting from R16 and above, are more in demand in the domestic market.
2 YOKOHAMA ICE GUARD IG55
The use of orange oil in the rubber compound makes the tread surface more elastic, due to which excellent grip is achieved - the tire literally sticks to the surface, completely displacing water or snow slurry in the contact patch. For drainage, oblique directional channels are used, the width of which allows the rubber to self-clean immediately. Good handling is provided by a fairly wide central rib of the tread, which also has a versatile configuration.
The cruciform studs are surrounded by a special tread pattern reminiscent of turbine blades. Its purpose is to ensure high performance and prevent tooth loss (the spike does not protrude much above the tread, but due to the design it performs its function 100%) In their reviews, owners of large R17 or R18 tires talk about the emerging self-confidence when driving - they lead so confidently and predictably yourself these tires. There is also a low noise level when the wheel is running.
1 YOKOHAMA W.DRIVE V905
This range of tires from the Japanese manufacturer was specially designed for the conditions of the central European mainland, where the roads are often covered with ice crust or a porridge of snow and ice mixed with water. The tread of the winter tire is designed in such a way that the rubber has excellent lateral stability when cornering, regardless of road conditions. The drainage channels are quite wide, made at an angle and perfectly remove not only water, but also melting snow from the contact patch. Reliable grip ensures that the tread of this tire is self-cleaning quickly.
In their reviews, the owners note the effectiveness of the tires when braking in the realities of winter roads - this characteristic is provided to a greater extent by the shoulder zones with self-locking sipes. The rubber also has excellent traction properties, is resistant to aquaplaning and effectively saves fuel due to its minimal rolling resistance.
Yokohama's best off-road tires
Yokohama tire products are manufactured for different road conditions. In our country, all-terrain tires are in great demand, capable of ensuring the advancement of a car in conditions not only of dirt roads, but also of their complete absence. This category presents the best off-road tire lines of this brand.
2 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR A / T G015
This range of tires is all-season and can be successfully used in regions with mild winters on a year-round basis. Rubber has a number of advantages, providing both cross-country passability and good grip on asphalt surfaces. The aggressive tread pattern, despite its relatively deep tread depth, produces very little noise on the road. The tire has an increased contact patch, which ensures uniform pressure on the tire, good grip characteristics. In addition, the thickness of the tire is significantly increased, which determines its resistance to damage, especially lateral.
Owners who have installed these tires on their cars (the most popular are R16 - R18), in their reviews, as a rule, they express satisfaction with the All-Terrain G015 line. They pay attention to good handling characteristics, both on asphalt and rough terrain. The reverse side of the coin is rapid wear with an aggressive driving style.
1 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR A / T-S G012
This is one of Yokohama's best flotation tires. Despite the rather large weight, the rubber is well balanced (this is especially important for such large sizes as R17, R18). The feature of the self-cleaning tread provides confident cross-country ability on rough terrain, "scoops" through mud, sand and wet grass (it is important to monitor the pressure in the cylinders).It behaves confidently on the track, wet asphalt, puddles do not affect grip even at high speed. The tire is quite stiff, so there is an increased acoustic noise at speed.
In their reviews, owners who have experienced the properties of A / T-S G012 in business, as a rule, express satisfaction with their choice. The tire copes well with the conditions for which it is designed. Cars with all-wheel drive, in all-road conditions, are capable of a lot. With all-season use, tires behave well on a winter road, they do not tan in mild frosts, but in regions with severe winters it is better not to use them. It is also highly resistant to wear and puncture.
Why Correct Tire Break-In Is Needed
In order for the operation of new tires to be as long and efficient as possible, they must be properly prepared to perform their functions. Tire production is similar to a “puff cake”: textile fiber, rubber, steel reinforcing wire, layer by layer are superimposed on each other and are vulcanized. This process takes place in a special form, the surface of which is treated with a lubricant that prevents the adhesion of rubber. It is she who is adsorbed into the surface of the tire and initially does not allow all the characteristics of the new rubber to appear.
To remove this layer, it is enough to drive several hundred kilometers. This must be done carefully, avoiding any overload in the work of the tire. Sharp turns, high-speed driving and heavy braking during this period are contraindicated. If you do not follow these rules, the unevenness of wear will subsequently increase progressively with further mileage, as a result of which the tire will lose its declared characteristics, and its service life will be significantly reduced.
Features of running in winter tires
If with summer tires, the break-in process is quite simple, and comes down to the banal accuracy and smoothness of the ride for the first couple of hundred runs, the break-in of winter studded tires is more demanding. It takes a little longer (the mileage should be at least 500 - 600 km.) With the same calm driving style. During the running-in process, the spikes fall into place, the grease between the rubber and the steel tip evaporates, and in the future it will be necessary to still try to make them fly out ahead of the established operational period.
But the main thing when running in winter studded tires is the temperature regime - experts recommend doing this process even in positive weather and clean (from snow and ice) asphalt. Rubber without spikes, popularly called "Velcro", runs in as quickly as summer tires - it is enough to follow the rules of careful driving a hundred or two kilometers, and the new tires are ready for reliable and long-term service.
