A.DRIVE · SUPER-MINI & SMALL FAMILY CAR
A.drive AA01Small car tire review: is it good, who is it for
Yokohama's passenger car tire for small cars and compact family cars, built for comfort with stability and grip on wet and dry roads.
- Type
- Small passenger car
- Size in Thailand
- 15-inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Tread
- 3 wide straight grooves
2 sizes in stock, 15-inch
Summary
A.drive AA01 is a Yokohama passenger car tire made for super-mini and compact family cars, balancing ride comfort with stability and grip on both wet and dry roads. It uses the AQUA-PROOF tread design with 3 wide straight grooves to channel water, and a silica compound with ZERUMA, an agent patented by Yokohama. AA01 is the tread pattern code used in the EU EPREL database, while Yokohama's product page simply calls it A.drive. Subphaisal carries 195/65R15, 195/60R15 and 195/55R15.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Yokohama A.drive AA01 (Yokohama's product page calls it A.drive · AA01 is the tread pattern code) |
|---|---|
| Type | Passenger car tire for super-mini and compact family cars |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 195/65R15 · 195/60R15 · 195/55R15 |
| Load/speed index in EU database | 195/65R15 91H · 195/60R15 88H · 195/55R15 85H (tires sold in Europe; check the actual sidewall marking) |
| EU tire label | Rolling resistance D · wet grip C · noise 69 dB (class B), the same for all 3 sizes above |
| Manufacturer | The Yokohama Rubber (Japan) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 7,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 195/60R15 | In stock | See price |
| 195/65R15 | In stock | See price |
| 195/55R15 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Small cars and compact family cars that use 195/65R15, 195/60R15 or 195/55R15 (check the size on your current sidewall first)
- Drivers who drive in the city and commute every day, and want a comfortable tire that stays stable
- Drivers who often face wet roads and rain, since the tread is designed mainly to channel water
FAQ
Is the A.drive AA01 good?
Yes, for small cars and compact family cars in everyday use. Yokohama designed it to balance comfort with stability, using 3 wide straight grooves to channel water and a silica compound with ZERUMA for grip on wet and dry roads.
What cars is the A.drive AA01 for?
Small cars and compact family cars, according to Yokohama. Subphaisal carries 195/65R15, 195/60R15 and 195/55R15. Check the size on your car's current sidewall before choosing.
Is the A.drive AA01 quiet?
Yes, quiet for a typical passenger car tire. Yokohama says its 3 straight grooves run quietly, and in the EU tire label database all 3 sizes the shop carries are rated at 69 dB (class B). Actual noise depends on the car and road surface.
Is the A.drive AA01 different from the A.drive?
No, they are the same tire. Yokohama's product page calls it A.drive, while AA01 is the tread pattern code Yokohama uses in the EU EPREL database, which lists the model as A.drive AA01.
What is the A.drive AA01 EU tire label rating?
In the EU EPREL database, 195/65R15 91H, 195/60R15 88H and 195/55R15 85H are all rated D for rolling resistance, C for wet grip and 69 dB (class B) for noise. This data is for tires sold in Europe.
Where is the A.drive AA01 made?
Yokohama is a Japanese brand from The Yokohama Rubber, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. Yokohama also has a passenger car tire plant in Thailand (Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Thailand, Rayong), but it has not announced which plant makes this model. You can see where each tire was made from the DOT code on the sidewall, which includes the plant code.
What warranty does the A.drive AA01 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 7,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the A.drive AA01 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Yokohama Rubber (Global) — A.drive · EPREL — A.drive AA01 195/65R15 91H · EPREL — A.drive AA01 195/60R15 88H · EPREL — A.drive AA01 195/55R15 85H · Yokohama Rubber — Company profile (founded 1917 · headquartered in Hiratsuka) · Yokohama Rubber — Yokohama Tire Manufacturing (Thailand), Rayong · Yokohama US — How to read the DOT code on the sidewall
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the A.drive AA01?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.