Spotlight: Yokohama Helping SUVs Go Further

As SUV vehicles continue to increase in sales numbers throughout the UK, Yokohama has an ever increasing selection of tyres designed to meet the unique requirements of these vehicles.

Providing motorists with assurance and confidence when driving on challenging roads and trails - regardless of the conditions.

ADVAN Sport Tyre Range

Yokohama have developed the ADVAN Sport range for fitment on modern premium and prestige vehicles - whilst also matching the demands of high-end SUVs.

Tyres within the range feature a special compound which has been developed to reduce tyre heat generation - therefore improving the rolling resistance and lowering fuel consumption.

The sidewall profile and construction of ADVAN Sport tyres have been designed to provide consistent road contact patch - delivering stability, enhanced driver feedback and greater comfort levels.

Illustrating the quality of the ADVAN Sport range, BMW and Mercedes-AMG are among the vehicle manufacturers to recently select the Yokohama ADVAN Sport V107 as OE fitments on the recently launched iX3 and GLA-45 models. The ADVAN Sport range is available in sizes from 16” – 23”.

Geolandar Tyre Range

Yokohama’s Geolandar range has been expertly designed to meet the specific needs of SUVs and CUVs.

The Geolandar CV G058 and X-CV G057 are luxury road tyres, developed specifically for contemporary 4x4 vehicles - providing tyres with reliable performance and mileage.

The tyres feature the M+S (mud and snow) symbol, confirming its ability to tackle some of the UK's harshest weather conditions. The G058’s and are available in sizes 15” – 20” and G057’s in 18”- 22”.

The Geolandar A/T G015 is another tyre at home in both on and off-road conditions - packed full with a whole host of technical innovations.

Optimised to provide road users with strong wet braking and improved hydroplaning resistance, it also features the ‘3 peak snowflake mark’ and is capable of taking on the most demanding winter road conditions.

The Geolandar A/T G015 is available in sizes from 15” - 22”.

New to the UK and available to buy soon is the Yokohama X-AT G016, an extreme all-terrain tyre designed for pickup trucks and similar utility vehicles tackling severe conditions both on and off the road.

Ideally suited for uses including forestry trails, construction sites or farming support vehicles the G016 offers enhanced traction, lower road noise, outstanding wear performance and durability. Stocks are available from early 2022 in sizes from 15” – 20”.

The Geolandar M/T G003 and X-MT G005 are the patterns of choice for those looking for serious off-roading. Featuring an aggressive tread block pattern that contributes towards better trail performance the Geolandar M/T G003 offers excellent off-road traction, lower noise and improved mileage performance, and is available in sizes from 15” – 20”.

Meanwhile, the X-MT G005 is Yokohama‘s extreme mud-terrain tyre, its tread design is directly focused for off-road terrains, including rocky trails. The tyre’s ‘rock concept tread’ offers superior traction and improved drivability on the roughest of roads. The Geolandar X-MT G005 is available in popular off-road sizes from 16” - 20”.

BluEarth Tyre Range

The BluEarth-XT AE61 is one of Yokohama’s latest additions to its range of tyres for premium crossover and sports utility vehicles.

Supported by innovative design and sustainably sourced products, Yokohama’s BluEarth tyres are an environmentally, human and socially friendly, premium products that utilises advanced technologies to maximise driving pleasure while minimising impact.

BluEarth-XT AE61’s combination of nano-blend rubber compound and four straight main grooves contribute to the tyres outstanding ‘A’ grade ranking for wet grip performance, providing great stability in a variety of weather conditions, all while contributing to a quiet and comfortable drive. The AE61 is available in sizes 16” – 20”.

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