Where Are Yokohama Tyres Made?

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Curious where Yokohama tyres are made? Founded in Japan over a century ago, Yokohama has grown into a global leader with factories across Asia, America, and beyond. Discover how its innovative technology and quality craftsmanship make it a trusted choice for drivers seeking durability and performance.

With so many different tyre brands to choose from, all promising different performance statistics and heralding different benefits, knowing which brand to choose can be difficult. 

Yokohama is one of the oldest brands that still makes great tyres, having been founded in 1917 in Japan. The brand was first launched as a partnership between the Yokohama Electric Cable Manufacturing Company and the BF Goodrich Company, originating as Yokohama Rubber Manufacturing Co. before changing its name simply to Yokohama in 1937. 

Since then, Yokohama has opened a number of manufacturing plants and facilities, both in Japan and further afield to meet its global demand. BF Goodrich has also since sold its stake in the company, meaning that ever since 1981 the brand has remained firmly under Japanese ownership. 

Keep reading for a breakdown of Yokohama’s operations and where the tyres that you drive on are most likely to have been made.

Where Are Yokohama’s Manufacturing Plants?

Yokohama has factories in Singapore and other areas of Japan, including the Shinshiro Aichi Prefecture and Mishima Shizuoka Prefecture. 

In 1969, the brand expanded to launch the Yokohama Tire Corporation in the United States, marking a significant move into the global market. This was expanded even further in 2007 with the launch of Yokohama India. 

Some of the notable manufacturing plants include the Salem and West Point factories, in Virginia and Mississippi respectively. The former, in Salem Virginia, tends to focus on passenger tyres and tyres for light trucks. The Mississippi plant is geared towards the production of commercial tyres.

There is also a Yokohama research facility in North Carolina which is responsible for innovation. 

Other manufacturing plants and hubs around the world, supporting production of Yokohama tyres, include Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and the areas of Suzhou and Hangzhou in China.

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Is Yokohama a Good Tyre Brand?

With so many different locations all contributing towards the large number of Yokohama tyres on the global market, it’s safe to assume that this is a brand with a good reputation and high demand.

Innovative technology is one of the leading benefits of the Yokohama Tyre brand, with its use of Orange Oil technology particularly notable in its ability to reduce rolling resistance and increase fuel efficiency. 

The performance and durability of Yokohama tyres is another benefit to note, while the diverse selection of tyres for all vehicle and terrain types means that this brand is accessible and offers good value to a broad selection of drivers. 

Finally, the service reputation for those who choose Yokohama is good – especially if purchased through reputable and high quality suppliers like Tyres.co.uk. Combining the customer service commitment of the end seller with the quality offered by Yokohama, balancing performance with cost and value, this is a brand that drivers can rely on.

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