Yokohama India Begins Domestic Production Of 20-Inch Tyres

Yokohama India has announced the commencement of manufacturing of the 20-inch tyres at its Bahadurgarh facility in Haryana. This strategic move from the company aligns with its recent move to manufacture 19-inch tyres locally. The decision is based on the increasing demand for larger tyres due to the rise in SUV sales and the premium vehicle segment.

The information shared by the company highlights that one of the tyres now produced at the facility is the Geolandar X-CV (G057), made for SUVs. It has an asymmetric tread pattern, silica compounds and a 2-ply sidewall. The tyre is available via Yokohama India’s retail network which spans over 3,000 outlets across the country.

The company continues to expand local production in response to market demand and industry trends. Along with increasing localisation domestic production of 19-inch and 20-inch tyres also upholds the Make in India initiative which will help in creating a robust supply chain to cater to the increasing demand for these tyres.

Gaurav Mahajan, Head of Marketing at Yokohama India said, “With improving road infrastructure and advancement in vehicle geometry, passenger segment vehicle are now opting for larger-inch tires. Higher inch tires also offer better handling and safety as they could accommodate advance braking systems. By expanding our local production capabilities, we are future-proofing our offerings—now with the capability to manufacture up to 24-inch tires—ensuring that we continue to serve the premium segment with cutting-edge, high-performance products”.