Yokohama Quick Bio and Tires for Sale
Based in Tokyo, Japan, the Yokohama Rubber Company (Yokohama Tires) began in 1917 as a joint venture with the BFGoodrich Company. Following great success in the Japanese and Asian markets, Yokohama sought additional growth. Knowing that would best be achieved in the world’s largest consumer tire market, Yokohama Tire officially opened its doors to the United States in 1969. With its new offices in Los Angeles, California, Yokohama has focused its efforts on international growth and has positioned itself as the world’s 8th largest tire manufacturer and 6th largest in the United States.
Yokohama knew it had to work hard to gain the market share, sales and growth it was after. To do so they remained aggressive from day one by pursuing and receiving DOT approval for its tires, incorporating innovative tire technologies (asymmetric tread), and tackling the ultimate proving grounds (12 Hours of Sebring, 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours of Le Mans). The expansion of its US facilities, including the doubling of its Fullerton, CA warehouse (1988) and purchase of the Mohawk Rubber Company (1989), allowed Yokohama to keep up with the rapidly growing demand.
Today Yokohama Tire remains focused on providing its customers with the absolute best in OE (original equipment) and replacement tires. The perfect example is the Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS high performance tire. This performance tire offering is designed for the full range of vehicles, including your sports car, touring car and sports coups . The Zero Pressure System (ZPS), that uses a bead filler to reinforce and strengthen the sidewall, combines with Run Flat technology to give you an unprecedented peace of mind. Arriving at your destination safely is of the utmost importance to Yokohama Tire and the Advan Sport ZPS delivers on that commitment.
Where do you want to drive? If you said, “The highway and off-road,” you’ll want to consider the Yokohama Geolander X-A/T tire. The aggressive look and design is sure to make your Light Truck or SUV stand out in the crowd. Squared Edge Blocks attack uneven tread wear ensuring your Geolander X-A/T tires last longer while S-Sipes promote more even tread wear and increase all-season/all-terrain traction and handling. Backed by Yokohama Tires Standard Warranty you’ll be ready to attack the back woods and the I80 Highway.
The Yokohama Geolander M/T might be right up your alley if you’re looking to explore “nature’s back alley.” Built to provide superior off-road traction and handling, the Geolander M/T uses a large center Step Block Groove to grab the road or trail while Twin Cut Grooves increase traction no matter what Mother Earth hands you (Snow, Dirt, Rain, Mud, Ice). The Sidewall Rim & Protector Bars are crucial in preventing punctures as you explore further off-road and carve out new roads. With Yokohama Tires Standard Warranty you can explore with confidence.
Throughout its history Yokohama Tires has been a trusted partner of many of the world’s leading automakers, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Chevy, Dodge, Honda and Toyota, providing original equipment tires for more than 15 years. No matter your vehicle or need, you can be sure that you’re getting a set of tires that will perform, not only as you expect but also as the automaker intended.
Whether the Advan line of high and ultra-high performance passenger tires, or the Geolander branded all-terrain tires, or a number of other tire models, Yokohama Tires’ knowledge and years of industry leading service means you benefit from their vast experience and expertise in creating the highest quality tires. Join us in our Yokohama Tires showroom here at Next Tires. We’re confident you’ll find a set of tires that will fit your automotive needs.
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