Three van tyres from Yokohama cover seasonal usage

Japanese manufacturer Yokohama has a range of three van tyres available in the UK through its distributor Yokohama HPT and its nationwide dealer network. The patterns in the range aim to cover van applications across all conditions and circumstances, according to the company.
First in the commercial range is the RY818 tyre. Aimed predominantly at the urban delivery user, it features a flat tread pattern to maintain grip and safety under all vehicle load conditions while the design helps to improve water clearance in wet weather. Yokohama says its construction means that it will withstand the daily rigours of multiple deliveries, with its specially-designed kerbing rib protecting against sidewall damage, as well as resisting wear and generating long life and the all-important commercial consideration: value for money.

The Y354 is intended for vehicles carrying out longer journeys and in a variety of conditions. It is classed as an all season tyre, allowing the operator to prepare for the variety of driving conditions on Britain’s roads. With its M+S and Snowflake markings, it is ready for winter conditions, providing increased grip and safety with a tread design and rubber compound for year-round transport. The obvious advantage of the Y354 is that it is what Yokohama calls a “fit and forget tyre”, allowing commercial operators to continue their work without the inconvenience of changing tyres for winter conditions.

The third tyre in the light commercial range is the WY01, a dedicated winter tyre designed for vans. Like all of Yokohama’s W.drive winter range, this tyre is specifically intended for conditions where the ambient temperature is consistently below 7 degrees Celsius, providing superior grip and safety in these conditions during the winter months. The tread pattern is designed to optimise grip on snow and ice, as well as wet and dry roads over the autumn and winter seasons. When commercial vehicles do not wish to risk their ability to deliver in conditions such as those of the past two winters, a winter tyre could become a viable option in the UK.

All three van tyres are available in a range of sizes (12in-17in), to suit vehicles from small vans, such as the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot Partner right up to the largest light commercial, such as the Ford Transit, VW Crafter and Renault Traffic.