Yokohama Geolander

The Yokohama Geolander is an aggressive tire made for trucks and SUVs.  This does not mean that they are made just for the off-roader, but they are made for the top-notch on-roader.  It is a great option for any driver.  In fact, their slogan is “Off-road.  On-road.  No problem.”

Most people start shopping for tires early if they have noticed signs of aging on their tires.  However, many people do not know the signs for have a bad tire.  Obviously, a flat tires means that a repair or replacement is necessary.  A flat tire is caused by the tube inside being punctured, a leaky air valve, or someone meddling with the pressure of your tires. Thread bare tires will need to be replaced. So, watch the tread on your tire by making sure it is as deep as George Washington's head is on a quarter that you can run along between the tread blocks.  Watching your gas mileage may mean that your tires need to be replaced if there are no other obvious reasons.  Allow and auto service technician to look at them first before making the decision.Lastly, extra noise coming from the tires may require a change.

Each Yokohama Geolander tire comes with several key features:

• Multi-Stepped Grooves
• • These grooves will let the entire surface area of the tread keep contact with the road even in the presence of dirt or lose gravel.  You are assured grab in any environment.
• Four Circumferential Grooves
• • This on your Yokohama Geolander ups your traction in a wet environment.  The grooves will displace water outward to allow for grab on the road.
• Dual Interlocking Pyramid Sipes
• • This lets you maintain tread after years of use in any on-road or off-road experience.
• Rounded-Edge Tread Blocks
• • Having this type of edge on your Yokohama Geolander will cause even wear and keep the noise down; that is notorious on some SUVs and bigger trucks.
• Aggressive Sidewall Protectors
• • These protectors will protect against serious cuts and abrasions from off-road riding in your Yokohama Geolander.  You will spend less on replacing tires that have this type of protection. 
• Large Tread Blocks
• • With larger blocks you will find a better and more stable grip at higher speeds.  This also keeps the noise down.
• Staggered Center Blocks
• • Staggering the blocks allow for better grip in off-road environments.

When you start pricing your Yokohama Geolander tires, know the size you need.  Yokohama tires offers a great spreadsheet for this purpose.  You will prevent any odd wear or problems on tires when you have the right tires.  With that in mind pay attention the warranty as well.  The Yokohama brand offers a 50,000 mile limited treadwear warranty on any tire under 20”.  Load range E will have 10,000 less miles for the limited treadwear warranty.  Your price range should be from $70 to $350 each.