India, Feb. 19 -- Yokohama India, a subsidiary of Japan's Yokohama Rubber Co., has begun manufacturing 20-inch tyres at its Bahadurgarh plant in Haryana state, expanding its local production capabilities amid growing demand for larger tyres in India's premium vehicle segment.

The company's latest offering includes the Geolandar X-CV (G057), a high-performance tyre designed for luxury SUVs, featuring an asymmetric tread pattern and advanced silica compounds. The tyres will be available through Yokohama's network of over 3,000 retailers across India.

"With improving road infrastructure and advancement in vehicle geometry, passenger segment vehicle are now opting for larger-inch tyres," said Gaurav Mahajan, Head of Marketing at Yokohama I...