Review of the best Yokohama tires in 2020

Tires - elements of a car wheel that provide a stable contact of a car with a road surface from the Japanese brand Yokohama are known all over the world. Over the past ten years, the company offering quality tires for sale has been among the top leaders in the sale of products for cars. The company has earned its success in the world market thanks to the use of scientific technologies. As a result of the introduction of innovations, the quality of its products improves every year, providing cars of all brands with high-quality traction.

About the manufacturer

Among the best manufacturers of automotive products in the world, the brand from the Land of the Rising Sun is ranked sixth. The company has a respectable age, about a hundred years have passed since its foundation. Despite the "advanced" age, the manufacturer tries to introduce only modern technologies into the production of automobile tires. On every continent of the planet, there are Yokohama subsidiaries that produce parts for car wheels.

Each of the enterprises of the company is equipped with innovative equipment, strict monitoring is carried out over the observance of technologies. All brand products undergo rigorous testing at specially prepared sites. And also receives legally correct certificates of conformity to quality and standard. Therefore, no matter in which country Yokohama rubber will be produced, the products will delight the owners with reliability and comfort.

All structural elements are made from rubber alloys developed by the company's chemical engineers. The range of tires offered by the company consists of:

• winter;
• summer;
• universal.

The designers of the company, when creating products, precisely select the necessary components, ensuring that the products perform their functions perfectly. The unique and reliable skeletons of the structures allow you to ride with great comfort even on the most disgusting road surfaces. Sophisticated designs on the tire elements allow you to safely remove moisture from the part of the tire that rests on the road surface. All these qualities distinguish Yokohama wheel design elements from competitors.

• introduction of innovative technologies;
• unique rubber composition;
• quality and reliability.

• frequent sale of fakes.

Criterias of choice

Every year or two, vehicle owners are faced with the need to replace tires. The product offered in the car market makes even an experienced driver confused. What tires are better to buy, how to choose the right wheel elements according to their characteristics?

Often, it is quite problematic to choose a quality product among the tires of different manufacturers presented to the buyer that fill the automotive market. Since during the selection it is worth considering not only the popularity of the models, but also the distance between the lines of intersection of the surface of the "track" of the tread, the values ​​of the rubber parameters. And also the resistance of tires to sudden fluctuations in air temperature. What kind of rubber is better to buy, what characteristics to pay attention to so as not to make a mistake when choosing?

Pattern and width of the "work path"

Regardless of where the tire will be located: on a car counter or a car wheel, it is the pattern of its "treadmill" that will attract attention. He can be:

• directional symmetrical;
• non-directional symmetrical;
• asymmetric directional;
• asymmetric non-directional.

The winter riding options have a wide herringbone-style working path and have excellent road grip quality. The range of such rubber also includes tires with a coating of two layers. The outer layer of such elements consists of an elastic compound that provides the wheel with softness while driving. The inner layer is made of a tough material that does not allow the element to deform when driving on rough roads.

Kinds

In addition, all the main elements of the wheel, which are an elastic metal-rubber-fabric shell, are of several varieties:

• arched, tubeless elements with a wide arched profile. Designed to increase the cross-country ability of vehicles;
• with adjustable pressure, which are pneumatic elements in which internal pressures can be changed over a wide range depending on operating conditions;
• tubeless, in which there is no camera, and the side of the element tightly adheres to the disk;
• sports, which have a low profile, which qualitatively reduces tire distortion when changing direction.

Seasonality

One of the main differences when choosing the right element is its seasonality:

• winter ones with many slots and sipes on the tread;
• summer ones, made of rough rubber, which does not lose its useful qualities at high temperatures;
• all-season, having satisfactory characteristics for both summer and winter operation.

Parameters

The tire diameter and width recommended by the manufacturer are the best parameters for safe and comfortable operation of the vehicle. All necessary markings are indicated by the manufacturer on the rubber. The main parameters are:

• profile width, expressed in millimeters or inches. The declared parameter should not be more than thirty percent more than a car wheel rim;
• series indicating the ratio of the height and width of the profile.

So, for example, the value 205 / 70R15 means that the width of the tire is 205 mm. The letter R is a radial element type with the cord fibers located perpendicular to the wheel circumference. The value of the number 70 determines the relationship between the profile height and the tire width in percent. And the number 15 means the diameter of the wheel in inches.

Review and description of the best summer tires from Yokohama

The most important condition, according to many buyers, is cost. However, it is not always worth buying tires for double the price just because they are from a well-known brand. The unique pattern of the "working track", powerful metal cord and rigid sidewalls provide summer tires from this manufacturer with resistance to high temperatures. And also to frontal and diagonal impacts.

AA01

A budget model for the summer, used for passenger cars. Three wide recesses around the wheel are responsible for the reliability of the design of this element. A well thought-out system protects the vehicle from aquaplaning. The symmetrical "working track" has rigid longitudinal ribs, provides the driver with directional stability and quick response to steering. Has a sharpening on a dry track. Average price: from 2800 rubles.

• reliability;
• sustainability;
• optimal balance between weight and tread pattern.

• not.

Parameters	The values
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	AA01
A type	185/60 R14
Season	summer
Appointment	Light vehicles
Work track	symmetrical
Diameter	R14
Width	185/60
Speed ​​index	up to 210 km / h

Advan Sport V103

A wear-resistant model that is not only suitable for a passenger car, but also can be used on sports cars. Summer element for high-speed and aggressive driving, thanks to which the speed of the car can be developed up to 330 km / h. For trips on wet road surfaces, a reliable aquaplaning protection system is provided in the form of wide absorbent rings. Due to its versatility, the model can be installed on: sedans, jeeps and even sports cars. The attractively designed model features a reinforced frame made of high-strength steel and synthetic yarns. Average price: from 7,600 rubles.

• quality from the manufacturer;
• tight fit to the roadway;
• versatility.

• the presence of rubber noise when picking up speed over 120 km / h.

Parameters	The values
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	ADVAN Sport V103
A type	235/55 R17
Season	summer
Appointment	cars, SUVs, sports
Work track	asymmetrical
Diameter	R17
Width	235/55
Speed ​​index	up to 330 km / h
Guarantee	there is

Blu Earth AE01

A model that is in high demand among motorists and professionals not only for durability, but also for the vehicle's fuel economy. It has circular grooves for good drainage, which ensures no aquaplaning. When creating these tires, the designers took into account not only the ability of reliable and safe control, but also the energy efficiency of the element. The manufacturer's application to reduce gasoline consumption during operation - up to 12%. The composition of which the rubber is made contains natural orange seed oil. Natural component contributes to better wear resistance and adaptability to driving in adverse weather conditions. Average price: from 5000 rubles.

• impeccable workmanship;
• energy efficiency;
• comfortable handling.

• insufficient rigidity of the sides.

Parameters	The values
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	BluEarth AE01
A type	185/60 R14
Season	summer
Appointment	light vehicles
Work track	symmetrical
Diameter	R14
Width	185/60
Speed ​​index	up to 230 km / h
Guarantee	there is

Rating and description of quality winter tires from Yokohama

The construction of the "boots" of the car for the winter is rather complicated. Its key element is the “working track”, which must be made of wear-resistant rubber. The structure is tread-connected to the inner layers and is responsible for reducing shock impacts on uneven road surfaces. The steel cord of winter models tries to work to improve rubber stability, increased stability and increased mileage in the cold season. Studded models are designed for ice riding.

Ice Guard IG50

Non-studded winter model, manufactured using innovative technologies. Provides high-quality grip on icy road surfaces. Designed for light vehicles, rubber is unique in composition. The rigid shell provides complete resistance to deformation. Special micro-silica bubbles increase the resistance of the rubber compound to sub-zero temperatures. And the density of the sipes increases the edge effect on ice or heavily snowy roads. Average price: from 2600 rubles.

• budget price;
• unique rubber compound;
• strict classic design.

• small speed index.

Parameters	The values
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	Ice Guard IG50
A type	175/65 R14 without studs
Season	winter
Appointment	light vehicles
Work track	asymmetrical
Diameter	R14
Width	175/65
Speed ​​index	up to 158 km / h
Guarantee	there is

Ice Guard IG35

Studded model for winter driving, which, according to many motorists, has proven its operational parameters in operation. Has a directional working path pattern with three-dimensional lamellas. Due to its constructive ability, the contact area (spot) with the element's roadbed is significantly increased. Provides excellent vehicle handling on ice or snow. Thanks to the special lugs, it is characterized by minimal loss of studs, even with very fast driving. And due to the unique composition of the rubber compound, the tires are provided with minimal deformation. Average price: from 7700 rubles.

• high-quality grip;
• soft ride;
• good handling on an icy or snowy road.

• complaints of some drivers about the loss of thorns.

Parameters	Value
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	Ice Guard IG35 Plus
A type	235/60 R17 studded
Season	winter
Appointment	light vehicles
Work track	directed
Diameter	R17
Width	235/60
Speed ​​index	up to 195 km / h
Guarantee	there is

IceGuard iG60A

Frictional model for winter travel. Designed for use on passenger cars only. Safe and productive element has a high-speed drainage of liquid from the contact patch, preventing aquaplaning. Due to the sharp edges located along the entire surface of the "working track", it has good grip on the road. Differs in comfort and noiselessness while driving. Average price: from 8900 rubles.

• good grip;
• soft and comfortable ride;
• Velcro surface;
• increased cross-country ability.

• small speed index.

Parameters	Value
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	IceGuard iG60A
A type	235/45 R17 without studs with Velcro
Season	winter
Appointment	light vehicles
Work track	asymmetrical
Diameter	R17
Width	235/45
Speed ​​index	up to 155 km / h
Guarantee	there is

Yokohama quality all-season tires rating and description

Those motorists who are opposed to all-season tires and even the model manufacturers themselves insist that their comfortable operation is possible only at positive temperatures. The use of such elements on snowy roads and at subzero temperatures is unsafe. In addition, "all-season" are distinguished by a special marking (M + S). The abbreviation means mud + snow.

Geolandar A / T G015

An all-season model designed for SUVs and urban crossovers. On the whole territory of Russia, the elements can be operated only in the summer or all year round in the southern regions. The model excludes the effect of aquaplaning. Thanks to dense sipes, the tires adhere reliably to the road surface. And the use of natural orange oil in the manufacture of the rubber compound contributes to the better wear resistance of the elements. Average price: from 5000 rubles.

• water drainage option, prevention of aquaplaning;
• powerful frame;
• comfortable ride.

• lack of the possibility of operation in the cold season in most Russian regions.

Parameters	The values
Model	Geolandar A / T G015
A type	205/70 R15 - all-season
Season	M + S
Appointment	crossovers, SUVs, pickups
Work track	symmetrical
Diameter	R15
Width	205/70
Speed ​​index	up to 220 km / h
Guarantee	there is
Manufacturer	Yokohama

E70 Decibel

All-season rubber specially made for comfortable long journeys of passenger cars. Excellent cornering performance at a reasonable speed, showing stability on the wettest surfaces. Thanks to the symmetrical pattern on the "working path", it is soft and smooth. A wide contact patch gives the car stability and greater and reliable grip on the track. In their reviews, motorists note the high strength and durability of the model. Average price: from 5500 rubles.

• softness and smoothness;
• noiselessness while driving;
• increased wear resistance.

• lack of the possibility of operation in the cold season in most Russian regions.

Parameters	Value
Manufacturer	Yokohama
Model	E70 Decibel
A type	215/60 R16
Season	M + S
Appointment	light vehicles
Work track	symmetrical
Diameter	R16
Width	215/60
Speed ​​index	up to 250 km / h
Guarantee	there is

When buying rubber, it is worth remembering that knowledge and the ability to check the characteristics of tires will help in purchasing a quality product. In the selection process, you need to choose the right model without haste. Since even an original branded product may be defective.