Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

Yokohama's all-terrain tire is one of the best all-terrain tires available. The technologies Yokohama uses for the tires reflect the work Yokohama's engineers put into this. The core technologies are listed below.

• EdgeTec grooves
• Endurocore construction
• 3D Sipes
• Four deep circumferential grooves

The EdgeTec grooves are a very important part of the tread design. They are a part of the tread pattern. They provide all-season traction for the A/T G015, implying that they perform well in most weather conditions. The tires perform fairly well in this regard except in severe winter conditions.

The Endurocore construction is responsible for the tire's high tread life. It is a part of the tire's internal parts and is the reason for its durability. The construction does not allow for fast wear, cuts, and chips due to driving on different terrains.

The 3D sipes prevent uneven wear and improve the tread block rigidity. It also provides snow traction. Its design on the tread pattern makes it possible for the tires to bite into the snow.

Finally, four deep circumferential grooves on the tread pattern give the tires good wet traction. They achieve this by evaluating water away from the tires as soon as they get in.

Manufacturers must consider drivers' safety while using their tires. Nobody would want to drive with tires with potential risks to life or very low assurance for safety.

In response to this fact, Yokohama features certain technologies meant to improve safety on the road with the A/T G015.

The enduro-compound in the polymer and the 3D sipes on the tread pattern ensure that tread wear is uniform and slow. A uniform treadwear implies safety from accidents due to indents and chipping. And since the tire wears evenly, it lasts longer and gives better control.

Another safety feature of the A/T G015 is the EdgeTec grooves Yokohama put into the tread pattern. These grooves ensure that the tires can work in different weather conditions.

Speed ratings indicate how fast a tire can go under controlled conditions.

The rating does not limit the speeds that can be attained with the tire. It is simply the fastest speed a tire can handle without malfunction.

For practical use, you must understand that these speed ratings are based on lab tests. The conditions at the lab and on the road are completely different. 

Considerations should be given to weather and road conditions when speeding in reality. You can find the speed rating for a tire on its sidewall.

The A/T G015 has a speed rating of R, S, T, and H. They translate to 106, 112, 118, and 130 miles per hour. These ratings are among the ten highest available. Hence the A/T G015 can provide stability at such speeds.

The tire tread is the part of the tire that makes contact with the road. It consists of rubber. Since friction between the tire and the road is important for movement, wear is unavoidable.

Treadwear ratings give us insight into how long a tire should operate. These ratings come from tests measured against a standard.

The A/T G015 has a treadwear rating of 600. Hence, it should last six times longer than a standard tire, implying that it is more durable than normal tires.

All tires have maintenance indicators. Its purpose is to tell when a tire requires maintenance or replacement.

The A/T G015 uses the traditional tread wear indicator (TWI). The TWI looks like a triangle on the sidewall of the tire. When tread wear is level with this triangle, it is an indication that the tires need change.

Contact between tread patterns and the road causes tires and vehicles to vibrate. These vibrations can be terrifying for most people. Often accompanying these vibrations are noises from the tire moving on the road. These noises vary with the vehicle's size and the load it carries.

Noise is common for all-terrain tires. However, the A/T G015 gives off less noise than most all-terrain tires. It also has relatively comfortable rides with fewer vibrations. These qualities are due to the tread design, which absorbs vibrations and minimizes noise.

The Geolandar A/T G015 has an asking price of $140.45 for the smallest size, with its bigger sizes not more than $499.88. It is pretty expensive for tires in its category, but its value equals its price.

Yokohama provides a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty for the A/T G015 with a 30-day trial period for driver's satisfaction. After the 30-day trial, the driver can either choose to keep them or return them for a refund. The treadwear warranty implies that the tires should last 60,000 miles without significant wear manifesting.

Yokohama also provides a standard limited warranty for replacement passenger cars, light trucks, and temporary spare tires. When used in normal highway service under specified conditions, these tires are eligible for replacements after a given period or level of treadwear.

These warranty packages are only valid between the company and its direct buyer. Buying the tire as a third party makes you ineligible to use the warranties.