Yokohama Tires - Quality Tires, Little Known Company

Ask anyone to name off a few tire makers and I'll bet you don't hear Yokohama Tires too often. Most people think of Goodyear, Michelin, Firestone, etc. but fewer people know about the Yokohama Tire Company.

The Yokohama Tire Company was actually started in Yokohama, Japan as a cable company. They manufactured and sold rubber products long before venturing into the tire business.

Later, the company went into a joint venture with tire giant B.F. Goodrich. Even though they partnered with an industry leader, Yokohama was still an unknown in the world.

It wasn't until 1969 when the company established a North American manufacturing plant that people began to take notice. The Yokohama Tire Corporation still has plants and distribution warehouses throughout the U.S. today.

Currently, Yokohama Tires are the 7th largest tire maker today, which tells you they are still rather unknown. But, with more than 4500 stores that offer the Yokohama brand, they are firmly cemented in the industry.

Yokohama makes tires for all types of applications; passenger tires, truck tires, commercial vehicles, racing and motorcycle, as well as others.

Their line of high performance tires are among the better tires available.

Prices for Yokohama tires are similar to other tire makers with tires costing from as low as $40 to $200 and up for racing and high performance tires.

The company's success in the tire market has allowed it to expand into other areas. Yokohama makes belts and hoses for all types of vehicles and is even producing rubberized fenders that are completely unique.

If you are looking for new tires for whatever vehicle you have, take a moment to check out Yokohama Tires. For years they've been making good quality tires.