I'm looking to buy some Yokohoma Geolanders for my Outback. I noticed that certain sizes are made in Japan while other sizes (namely the size I want) are made in Thailand and China and were also less expensive. Should I worry about where they're made? Does anybody have any experience with 215/70r/16 or 215/65r/16 Geolanders? Thank you very much for any replies.

I don't think it should matter that they are not made in Japan.

 

You might check out tirerack to see if there are any comments specifically aimed at tires that were not made in Japan.

with yokohama's name on them i would not worry. they are going to perform as they are advertised, within reason. but i would make sure the tire you are buying is advertised to do what you think it will do. make sure it is in fact the same tire.

 

they make yokohama tires in salem, VA as well. one of the few? tire plants in the US that has not suffered greatly in this recession. they don't make tires for NEW cars, replacement tires only.

 

they make yokohama tires in salem, VA as well. one of the few? tire plants in the US that has not suffered greatly in this recession. they don't make tires for NEW cars, replacement tires only.

 

Thank God we still make something!