Yokohama 225/60 R18 104W Advan dB V552 2024

Yokohama ADVAN dB V552 225/60R18 104W XL is a premium summer tyre designed for passenger cars and SUV applications requiring a comfortable, quiet and high-speed road tyre. This specification features a 225 mm section width, 60-series profile, 18-inch rim diameter, 104 load index and W speed rating. The XL construction provides a maximum rated load of 900 kg per tyre, while the W speed rating corresponds to a maximum speed of 270 km/h. Available tyre-label data for this size lists C fuel efficiency, A wet grip and 67 dB external rolling noise. The requested tyre is specified as a 2024 production version. 

About Yokohama ADVAN dB V552 225/60R18 104W XL

The ADVAN dB V552 is Yokohama's comfort-focused premium tyre developed to combine road performance with reduced cabin noise and a refined driving experience. Yokohama highlights its silent base compound, small-block tread design, precise groove arrangement and straight centre ribs as key elements of the V552 design.

225/60R18 Tyre Size

The 225/60R18 designation indicates a nominal section width of 225 mm, a sidewall height equal to 60% of the tyre width and compatibility with an 18-inch wheel. Yokohama's 2024 passenger-car tyre catalogue lists the 225/60R18 104W size with XL construction and an overall diameter of approximately 727 mm. 

104 Load Index

The 104 load index corresponds to a maximum rated load of 900 kg per tyre under the applicable tyre operating conditions. The vehicle manufacturer's recommended tyre load specification should always be followed.

W Speed Rating

The W speed rating corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 270 km/h. Actual driving speed must remain within applicable legal limits and the vehicle manufacturer's specified limits.

XL Reinforced Construction

The 225/60R18 104W specification is available with XL, or Extra Load, construction. XL tyres are designed for applications requiring increased load-carrying capacity compared with a standard-load tyre of the same size. The exact 225/60R18 104W V552 specification is listed as XL. 

Quiet and Comfortable Driving

The ADVAN dB V552 is specifically engineered around low-noise and comfort characteristics. Yokohama uses a silent base compound and small tread blocks, while its precise groove arrangement is designed to disperse the sound generated where the tyre contacts the road.

Wet-Road Performance

The 225/60R18 104W V552 carries an A wet-grip classification in available tyre-label data. Its tread design is intended to provide stable road contact and predictable handling in wet conditions. 

Dry-Road Handling

The V552 combines a performance-oriented construction with straight centre ribs designed to support straight-line stability and handling. The tread design is intended to maintain a balanced combination of handling and everyday driving comfort.

Fuel Efficiency

Available EU tyre-label data for the 225/60R18 104W specification lists a C fuel-efficiency rating. 

External Rolling Noise

The exact 225/60R18 104W specification is listed with an external rolling-noise level of 67 dB. This supports the V552's focus on reduced road noise and a quieter driving environment. 

Asymmetric Tread Pattern

The ADVAN dB V552 uses an asymmetric tread pattern. Yokohama specifically notes that the tyre should be installed according to the OUTSIDE and INSIDE markings on the sidewall. It is not a directional tread pattern.

Summer Road Use

The Yokohama ADVAN dB V552 225/60R18 104W XL is a summer tyre intended for road use in warm-weather conditions. It is not a dedicated winter tyre.

2024 Production

The requested product is specified as a 2024 tyre. The exact manufacturing week of an individual tyre should be verified from the DOT/date code printed on its sidewall, as the model and size alone do not identify the precise production week.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

Yokohama ADVAN dB V552 225/60R18 104W XL is suitable for drivers looking for a premium summer tyre that combines a 900 kg load capacity per tyre, 270 km/h W speed rating, XL construction, strong wet-grip classification and a design focused on quiet and comfortable road driving.