Yokohama 275/70 R18 116T Geolandar A/T4 G018 2025

About Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018 275/70 R18 116T

The A/T4 G018 is intended to remain comfortable on pavement while adding genuine off-road durability and traction. Its design combines reinforced construction with an aggressive tread, making it more suitable for gravel, dirt, mud and uneven trails than a highway-only SUV tyre. Yokohama Tyres also gives the A/T4 a 3PMSF severe-snow rating, so the tread is designed for more than dry summer-road use. The 275/70 R18 format is particularly relevant to larger SUVs and pickups where additional sidewall height and ground clearance are useful.

A Tread Built for Two Different Environments

The tread is aggressive but carefully structured for road use. Its 2-in-1 centre blocks create multiple contact edges and are designed to resist cutting and chipping. Deep zig-zag grooves open through the centre of the tread to improve loose-surface traction and wet-road evacuation, while deep and wide shoulder grooves provide additional bite away from paved surfaces. Vertical protrusions in the void areas help prevent mud and stones from becoming deeply trapped. The tread is therefore much more open than a conventional highway pattern, but the block arrangement is designed to keep it usable on asphalt.

275/70 R18 Balances Clearance and Road Control

The 70-series sidewall gives this tyre considerably more vertical sidewall than a low-profile SUV fitment. That helps absorb impacts from broken pavement, gravel and trail obstacles and can make the tyre more forgiving when driving away from smooth roads. The 275 mm width provides a broad contact patch, although it also means drivers should pay attention to steering clearance and the vehicle manufacturer's approved dimensions. On highway surfaces, the relatively large footprint should provide a planted feel, but this is not intended to feel as quick or light in steering as a road-focused tyre.

Wet Roads, Snow and Off-Road Grip

The A/T4 uses deep wave-shaped sipes, zig-zag grooves and optimised recesses to create additional biting edges in wet and slippery conditions. Yokohama gives the G018 a 3PMSF designation, making this more capable in severe winter conditions than an ordinary all-season tyre without that marking. European labelling for the range lists B wet grip and 75 dB external rolling noise. That said, the aggressive tread still has a different road character from a dedicated highway touring tyre, particularly on smooth high-speed pavement.

Durability Under Rougher Use

Yokohama's GEO-SHIELD construction uses multiple sidewall plies, a full nylon cap and a high turn-up carcass to strengthen the tyre for off-road use. The Enduro compound is intended to resist cutting, chipping and wear, while the dual sidewall protector design adds protection around the shoulder and sidewall area. The 14/32-inch published tread depth on this 275/70 R18 version gives it substantial tread material from new. These features make the tyre better suited to repeated gravel and trail use than a conventional highway tyre.

Who This Exact Configuration Suits

This configuration is a strong match for SUV and pickup drivers who need one tyre for commuting, highways, gravel roads, trails and changing weather. It is less suitable for someone whose only priority is the quietest highway ride, sharp sports-car handling or the lightest steering feel. Dwbtyres customers planning to buy car tyres in UAE should also confirm that 275/70 R18 116T is approved for their particular vehicle rather than assuming that another 275/70 R18 load version is interchangeable. Published retail data identifies the country of origin as the Philippines for this specification, although country of manufacture can vary by production batch. Yokohama backs the A/T4 family with a treadwear warranty, with the P/ISO Metric sizes covered for up to 65,000 miles or five years in applicable markets.