Yokohama G91AV Review — OEM SUV Replacement for NZ Asian Vehicles
Overall Rating: 8.4 / 10
Category: Grand Touring SUV — OEM Asia-Pacific
Price in NZ: From $335 per tyre
Best for: Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander — OEM-match replacement
Quick Verdict
The Yokohama G91AV is Yokohama’s Asia-Pacific OEM SUV tyre — factory-fitted to a range of popular NZ-market SUVs including Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V configurations. Like the Continental ContiProContact TX, it is specifically tuned for the Asia-Pacific climate and driving conditions, making it the appropriate replacement when owners want to maintain the handling balance their vehicle’s engineers calibrated. At $335, it provides Yokohama quality at a mid-range price that is competitive for OEM-match service.
See our tyre age guide to understand when your existing SUV tyres should be replaced regardless of tread depth — particularly relevant for older RAV4 and CR-V models.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Grand Touring SUV — OEM |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | B |
| Speed Ratings | H (210), V (240 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 17″, 18″ |
| NZ Price Range | $335 – $430 (varies by size) |
| Market | Asia-Pacific OEM — NZ/AUS/Southeast Asia |
Performance Profile
OEM match: The G91AV maintains the specific handling characteristics calibrated for the RAV4 and CR-V suspension systems it was designed for. Replacing with a significantly different tyre can alter the handling balance these vehicle engineers spent considerable time optimising.
Wet safety: EU Label B — adequate for everyday NZ SUV driving. For improved wet safety, the Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 offers more capability.
Tread life: Good — Yokohama’s compound consistency delivers reliable wear patterns for typical NZ SUV use.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- OEM-match for Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V — maintains factory handling
- Yokohama Japanese quality manufacturing
- Competitive mid-range pricing
Cons
- EU Label B wet grip — Continental CrossContact RX achieves A/3PMSF at $267
- Limited size range
Sources
- Yokohama G91AV — yokohama.com — accessed 2026-06-04
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/yokohama/ — accessed 2026-06-04
Related Pages
- Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 — performance step up
- Continental CrossContact RX — 3PMSF + A-rating at $267
- Yokohama Tyres NZ — full brand overview
- Tyre Age Guide NZ — when to replace
- Best SUV Tyres NZ — full comparison