Strengths
An easy-to-understand introduction to Yokohama Rubber for individual investors.
Technological strengths have generated long list of achievements
Technical excellence recognized by the world’s makers of premium cars
The technical excellence of our tires is demonstrated by their use as original equipment for premium cars manufactured by the world’s leading automobile makers, starting of course with Japanese makers but also including Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, Audi, and others.
YOKOHAMA’s ADVAN Sport V107 is the tire on many of the world’s premium car models.
Supporter of world’s top motor sports events
YOKOHAMA tires are the control tires for many of the world’s leading race series, including the Japanese SUPER FORMULA Championship, Asia’s ultimate Formula racing series. We also support many teams participating in SUPER GT races.
High share in the specialty tire market
Specialty tires, such as off-highway tires (OHT) for agricultural machinery, industrial machinery, and construction machinery, are based on particularly advanced technologies and therefore are manufactured by only a few tire makers. Our acquisitions of the Alliance Tire Group (ATG) in 2016, Aichi Tire Industry in 2017, and Trelleborg Wheel Systems (TWS) in 2023 have made us the world’s leading supplier of agricultural & forestry machinery tires and No. 2 in the global market for industrial machinery tires (according to our research). In addition, in 2025 we acquired Goodyear’s OTR (Off-the-Road) business, which has a strong presence in the markets for mining and construction machinery tires. We will leverage our product lineup that now covers all OHT categories and our strong production and supply capabilities to further strengthen the market presence and competitiveness of our OHT business.
Strong track record in marine products and hydraulic hoses
The outstanding quality and high performance of Yokohama Rubber’s pneumatic fenders contributed to the establishment of the international ISO standard for these products. In addition, we have developed hydraulic hoses for automobiles and construction machinery that meet strict standards in the US and Europe.
World’s largest floating fender
Car air-conditioner hose compatible with next-generation refrigerant
R&D system provides timely creation of new products that meet market needs
*including contracted facilities
We have established regional R&D centers that are able to grasp local market needs and quickly develop products that meet local needs. Today, we have tire R&D centers in Japan, Thailand, China and the United States and four comprehensive tire test courses in Japan (2), Thailand, and Sweden. (As of May 2026)
Extensive global network
Yokohama Rubber has an extensive global manufacturing network with 13 plants in Japan (tires: 10, MB: 3) and 34 overseas plants (tires: 25, MB: 8, natural rubber processing: 1). (As of May 2026)
