Shopping Yokohama in Baltimore? Baltimore Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Yokohama range for drivers in Baltimore, MD. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Yokohama is worth your money and which one is not.
The Yokohama range, by what each line is for
These are Yokohama’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- AVID Ascend GT — touring all-season for sedans and crossovers
- ADVAN Sport A/S+ — performance all-season
- Geolandar CV G058 — touring all-season for crossovers and SUVs
- Geolandar A/T G015 — all-terrain for SUVs and pickups
- Geolandar X-AT — aggressive hybrid all-terrain for trucks
- iceGUARD iG53 — dedicated winter tire
What Yokohama costs installed in Baltimore
A Yokohama price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Yokohama's reputation comes from motorsport, and it shows most in how a car responds to steering input, not just in raw grip numbers. The lineup runs from quiet touring tires for a sedan to aggressive all-terrain tires for a truck, so a driver who cares how the car turns in has more to gain here than someone who wants a basic replacement.
Yokohama's roots are in motorsport, and the brand still leans on that heritage for its road tires — the pitch isn't the lowest price or the longest warranty, it's a tire that feels connected to what the steering wheel is doing. That matters more on some vehicles than others: a commuter sedan benefits less from sharp turn-in than a crossover or SUV someone actually enjoys driving.
Where that heritage shows up most is in the all-season and performance lines; the truck-oriented Geolandar lines borrow the same engineering but apply it to load and off-road capability instead of cornering speed.
Does Yokohama's performance reputation matter outside a sports car?
It matters anywhere handling response is part of the reason someone bought the car — a sedan or crossover with sharper steering feel than the segment average, for instance. The ADVAN Sport A/S+ is built for exactly that: a performance all-season rather than a pure summer tire, so it keeps the cornering response without giving up cold-weather traction entirely.
For a car where ride comfort and tread life matter more than cornering feel, the AVID Ascend GT is the better fit — a touring all-season aimed at sedans and crossovers that prioritizes a quiet ride over sharp response. The Geolandar CV G058 covers the same priority for a crossover or SUV specifically.
A driver who wants none of that and just needs a basic, inexpensive replacement for a car they don't particularly enjoy driving is probably better served elsewhere — Yokohama's whole case rests on driving feel, and that case doesn't land if driving feel isn't the point.
What's the right Geolandar for a truck or SUV?
The Geolandar A/T G015 is the all-terrain option — built for a truck or SUV that spends most of its time on pavement but needs some margin off it. The Geolandar X-AT is a step more aggressive, a hybrid all-terrain tire built for trucks that see rougher conditions more often; it leans toward off-road capability harder than the standard A/T line does.
What should you confirm before buying, and how does the warranty work?
Door placards, not the tires currently on the car, carry the specification that actually applies — size, load index, and speed rating. It's easy for a mismatch to go unnoticed after a prior tire swap, so it's worth confirming before buying. The sidewall's four-digit DOT code is worth a look too: the first two digits are the week it was built, the last two the year.
Expect any manufacturer treadwear warranty to be pro-rated — credited for tread life not yet used, rather than refunded outright. Misalignment, running low on air, and curb or impact damage are standard exclusions, and the fine print changes line to line, so confirm what's covered on the specific line before assuming it's the same across the range.
Baltimore winters bring enough snow and ice that an all-season tire's cold-weather limits are worth asking about directly, particularly on the performance-leaning lines, which prioritize warm-weather grip over winter traction. The iceGUARD iG53 is Yokohama's dedicated winter tire for a driver who'd rather swap seasonally.
Is Yokohama worth it on a car that isn't a sports car?
Yes, if ride feel and steering response matter to the driver — the ADVAN Sport A/S+ and AVID Ascend GT bring that heritage to ordinary sedans and crossovers, not just performance cars. If none of that matters and the only goal is the lowest-cost replacement, a different brand may be a better fit.
What's the difference between the Geolandar A/T G015 and the Geolandar X-AT?
The G015 is the all-terrain line, built for a truck or SUV that's mostly on pavement with occasional off-road use. The X-AT is a more aggressive hybrid all-terrain tire aimed at trucks that see rough conditions more regularly, trading some on-road comfort for added capability.
Does Yokohama make a winter tire?
Yes — the iceGUARD iG53 is a dedicated winter tire, meant to be mounted seasonally rather than run year-round. It's a separate product from the all-season lines, which are rated for mild winter conditions but aren't built for sustained snow and ice the way a dedicated winter tire is.