The Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 is an asymmetric Highway Terrain SUV tire designed for summer use. The manufacturer considers their key features to be the reliability of grip on wet surfaces, ride comfort, fuel efficiency, and long service life.
The high-performance tires Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 were included in the assortment of the Japanese brand in 2019. Despite the fact that they are positioned as summer ones, there is an M + S mark on their sidewalls, which means the tires' ability to maintain an optimal level of grip in the event of severely deteriorated weather, up to snowfall.
Yokohama Geolandar X-AT are premium off-road tires. They have a rather complex structure, the inner part is reinforced with two steel straps that are embedded in a double layer cover, together with nylon threads that are wound around the reinforcement in a spiral. This guarantees stability and driving comfort, as well as excellent rubber grip, even on rough terrain. The optimized tire shape improves the wear resistance of the tread surface, and the resulting stiffness provides high performance and safer handling, which can guarantee a faster steering response. The tires are marked with an 'H' speed mark, which means they are suitable for speeds up to 130mph while maintaining optimal handling even at the highest load capacity, estimated at one ton. The Yokohama Geolander X-AT tires do not need to be installed in any specific orientation, which greatly simplifies their installation.
In the Geolandar range, the X-CV G057 will replace the outdated PARADA Spec-X PA02. Compared to its predecessor, the G057 has an 8% improvement in braking performance and a 3% improvement in wet stability. Acoustic comfort has also been significantly improved and rolling resistance has been reduced by 3%.
The asymmetrical design of the tire with three ribs in the center section of the tread improves the tire's performance on wet and dry surfaces and also helps to reduce noise levels. Wide main grooves quickly drain water from the contact patch and increase the stability of the Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 when riding in the rain.
Features of the tread pattern
The combination of 2D and 3D grooves improves handling on wet asphalt and enhances traction on slippery surfaces, says a Shina.Guide technician. These slats of two types will come to the rescue even in case of sudden snowfall.
The five-step tread pattern of the Yokohama G057 blocks the passage of sound waves, thereby reducing road noise and improving ride comfort for the driver and passengers of the vehicle.
The flat and wide contact area stabilizes traction, prevents uneven wear, and extends the life of the Geolandar X-CV.
The highly dispersed silica in the rubber compound provides additional grip in all weather conditions and increases the ease of rolling of the tire.
Benefits
- Improved grip on wet surfaces
- Excellent mileage performance
- High level of comfort with the low noise level
Main characteristics
- Asymmetrical pattern with 4 wide straight grooves
- Combination of 2D and 3D lamellas
- Five-step tread block variation
- Silica-bound polymer and silica microparticles
Impact-resistant frame
With such tires, you can safely and comfortably drive even on bumpy roads. The sidewalls of the tires have a reinforced structure, and the upper layers of the compound have increased rigidity. Due to this, the tires more easily transfer shock loads when hitting bumps and are not covered with hernias.
Increased contact patch area
The tread pattern of the tire is designed in such a way as to provide a high-quality grip of the wheels with the road surface and prevent uneven rubber wear. Dynamic loads are evenly distributed over the surfaces of the central and shoulder rib blocks, as a result of which the tread remains in proper condition for longer. The increase in the useful area of the contact spot also made it possible to achieve high traction and coupling properties, minimize the braking distance, and reduce the likelihood of slipping when the accelerator pedal is pressed sharply.
Drainage system
The drainage system of the Yokohama Geolandar G057 summer tire is presented in the form of four longitudinal tracks and numerous transverse channels. These grooves are used to remove excess moisture from the contact patch when driving in rainy weather. Thanks to them, the car behaves predictably on puddles and wet surfaces.
Technologies
Asymmetric tread pattern and 4 wide straight grooves
- The asymmetric tread pattern allows high performance on both dry and wet surfaces. In addition, this type of pattern makes tireless noise.
- Four wide, straight grooves drain water from the contact patch and prevent aquaplaning.
Combination of 2D and 3D lamellas
- The combination of 2D and 3D sipes allows for reliable grip on wet surfaces while increasing tire mileage.
Five-step tread block variation
- Tire noise reduction is achieved through five-step tread block variation G057.
Silica-bound polymer and silica microparticles
- Silica microparticles provide the vehicle with stability on dry surfaces. Silica-bound polymers in turn improve wet performance. Polymers also reduce internal energy losses, which leads to lower rolling resistance.