Shopping Yokohama in San Diego? San Diego Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Yokohama range for drivers in San Diego, CA. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Yokohama is worth your money and which one is not.
The Yokohama range, by what each line is for
These are Yokohama’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- AVID Ascend GT — touring all-season for sedans and crossovers
- ADVAN Sport A/S+ — performance all-season
- Geolandar CV G058 — touring all-season for crossovers and SUVs
- Geolandar A/T G015 — all-terrain for SUVs and pickups
- Geolandar X-AT — aggressive hybrid all-terrain for trucks
- iceGUARD iG53 — dedicated winter tire
What Yokohama costs installed in San Diego
A Yokohama price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Yokohama's reputation comes from motorsport, but only the ADVAN Sport A/S+ is built to deliver that sharp turn-in on the street; the AVID Ascend GT, Geolandar CV G058, Geolandar A/T G015, and Geolandar X-AT trade some of that sharpness for comfort or off-road capability, and the iceGUARD iG53 is a dedicated winter tire.
Yokohama's name carries over from the track, but only one tire in this lineup is actually built to deliver that kind of sharp, motorsport-bred handling on the street. The rest trade some of that sharpness for a quieter ride, all-terrain capability, or winter grip — so the brand's reputation tells you less about which Yokohama is right for your car than the line does.
Which Yokohama line actually suits the way you drive?
The ADVAN Sport A/S+ is the performance all-season in the lineup — the one built around quick turn-in and steering response, for a driver who notices and cares about that on every drive, not just a back road. Heavy rain in San Diego is where that matters most: wet grip is what separates a performance tire's compound and tread design from a touring one, more than dry pavement ever does.
The AVID Ascend GT and the Geolandar CV G058 trade that sharpness for comfort — the AVID built for sedans and crossovers, the Geolandar CV for crossovers and SUVs, both prioritizing a quiet ride and even wear over quick steering response.
The Geolandar A/T G015 and Geolandar X-AT are built for trucks and SUVs that leave pavement, not for handling — the A/T G015 for a vehicle that's mostly on the road with occasional dirt, the X-AT as the more aggressive hybrid all-terrain for one that spends more time off it. San Diego's desert heat is harder on those all-terrain compounds than on a touring tire built for lighter duty, which is worth asking about if the truck sees regular highway miles between trail trips. The iceGUARD iG53 stands apart from everything above — a dedicated winter tire, not a line you'd choose for anything else.
What needs checking before you order, and what does the warranty actually cover?
Before ordering, match the door placard's size, load index, and speed rating against what's being quoted — the tire currently on the car isn't a reliable reference, since it may already be a replacement that doesn't match the original spec. The sidewall carries a four-digit DOT code too — the week and year the tire was built — and it's worth checking before anything is mounted, especially on a tire that's been sitting in inventory rather than built to order.
Expect any warranty payout to scale with how much tread is already gone rather than arrive as a flat refund, and expect misalignment, underinflation, and curb or impact damage to sit outside it entirely, regardless of mileage. Coverage also isn't uniform across the lineup — a performance tire like the ADVAN Sport A/S+ and a touring tire like the AVID Ascend GT may carry different terms, so confirm what's actually covered on the line you're quoted before counting on it.
Is the ADVAN Sport A/S+ worth it over a touring tire?
If what you notice most when driving is how quickly the car responds when you turn in, yes — that's exactly what it's built for. If most of your miles are freeway commuting and comfort matters more than steering feel, the AVID Ascend GT or Geolandar CV G058 is the better fit.
What's the difference between the Geolandar A/T G015 and the X-AT?
The A/T G015 is the all-terrain tire, built for a truck or SUV that's mostly on pavement with occasional dirt. The X-AT is the more aggressive hybrid all-terrain, built for a vehicle that spends more time off-road.
Do I need the iceGUARD iG53 if I don't see snow often?
It's a dedicated winter tire, not a year-round option, so it only earns its place if you're driving in winter conditions regularly. If that's rare for you, it's worth asking whether one of the all-season lines already covers what you actually need.