Shop Yokohama All Terrain Tires: Start Your Adventure Where The Road Ends

Yokohama all-terrain tires are perfect for drivers seeking a blend of on and off-road performance, and the GEOLANDAR A/T has maintained its place at the top of the all-terrain tire rankings since its release in 2016.

To help you make the right choice for your adventurous lifestyle, today’s post reviews what Yokohama all-terrain tires can and cannot do, then runs down some of the features that make the GEOLANDAR A/T worth the price.

Read on to learn more, or contact your local TIRECRAFT to schedule a consultation and get a free quote.

Are Yokohama All-Terrain Tires Right For Me?

Before you dig into the details of the GEOLANDAR A/T, ask yourself whether Yokohama all-terrain tires are right for your unique vehicle, driving needs, and budget.

This may seem a bit didactic, but the truth is that the all-terrain tire category is one of the most misunderstood in the tire industry, second only to the all-season class.

For starters, many drivers confuse the term “all-terrain” with “off the road” (OTR). But OTR tires are not intended for daily drivers. On the contrary, they are designed specifically for use on heavy equipment and construction fleet vehicles, such as:

• Dump trucks
• Loaders
• Bulldozers
• Reach stackers, and so on

If you drive any of these, or similar heavy-duty equipment, you want Yokohama OTR tires, like the ultra-tough Y69K L-5S, not Yokohama all-terrains.

Similarly, all-terrain tires often get mixed up with mud-terrain tires. Both tire types are commonly built with a radial construction, but other design features can vary wildly. Contrary to what their name suggests, mud terrain tires aren’t just for sludgy roads; they’re specially designed to stand up to jagged edges, dig into off-road terrain, and climb rocky outcrops.

Overall, mud terrain tires perform better off the road, but this comes at a cost. Compared to Yokohama all terrain tires, mud tires perform worse on highways and in the city; their fuel efficiency is lower; and they generate a lot more road noise.

In summary, if you’re looking for a mix of on and off-road performance, Yokohama all terrain tires strike the perfect balance. But if you’re looking for the best off-roader on the market, or a heavy-duty off-the-road tire for your construction vehicles, these probably aren’t the best tires for you.

Yokohama All-Terrain Tire Talk: Get To Know The GEOLANDAR A/T

If you read through the last section and determined you need a quality all-terrain tire, the GEOLANDAR A/T is a fantastic choice. Though it is priced higher than some of its competitors, you truly get what you pay for with this tire, thanks to key features like:

• Unique blend of silicon and orange oil to achieve exceptional wet and dry grip
• Full nylon cover to improve tire strength and reduce deformation at high speeds
• Four deep circumferential grooves to channel water away and reduce the risks of hydroplaning
• Sturdy Endurocore construction for superior off-road performance and durability, especially when carrying heavy loads
• Special cold-weather Enduro-Compounds, triple 3D sipes, circumferential grooves, and EdgeTec grooves to provide competitive all-weather traction and meet TRAC’s severe snow service standards (3PMSF)
• Multi-pitch tread variation for excellent daily driving manners, with low road noise and exceptional driver comfort
• Flatter, wider profile and chip-and-tear resistant triple-polymer Enduro-Compound to deliver longer tread life in any conditions

To learn more about the GEOLANDAR A/T and see how it stacks up against its top competitors in the all-terrain tire class, book a consultation with your local TIRECRAFT.

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