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BluEarth-A AE50Quiet fuel-saving tire review: is it good, who is it for
A fuel-saving tire from Yokohama's BluEarth line for family cars, focused on quiet and wet grip.
- Type
- Fuel-saving
- Vehicle segment
- Family cars
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Highlights
- Quiet · wet roads
1 size in stock, 16-inch
Summary
BluEarth-A AE50 is a fuel-saving tire from Yokohama's BluEarth line for family cars. It focuses on a smooth, quiet ride with Noise Controlled Pitch, which arranges up to 84 finely tuned tread blocks, and uses a compound with two types of silica for wet grip and tread life.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Yokohama BluEarth-A AE50 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fuel-saving passenger car tire (Family Car) |
| Product line | BluEarth (Yokohama's eco tire concept) |
| Tread pattern | Noise Controlled Pitch, up to 84 blocks |
| Japan tire label (sizes sold in Japan) | Fuel efficiency grade A · wet grip grade a or b depending on size |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 185/55R16 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Sedans and family cars used every day
- Drivers who want a soft, quiet tire that helps save fuel
- Drivers who often drive in the rain and want good wet grip
FAQ
Is the BluEarth-A AE50 good?
Yes, for family cars that want a well-rounded tire. Yokohama designed it to balance fuel economy, wet grip, quiet and tread life.
Is the BluEarth-A AE50 quiet?
Yes. Yokohama uses Noise Controlled Pitch, which optimizes the length and sequence of up to 84 tread blocks to reduce noise, and keeps it quiet even as the tread wears.
Does the BluEarth-A AE50 grip well in the wet?
Yes. Yokohama uses a dual-silica compound and lightning-shaped grooves for wet grip. In Japan, many sizes carry the wet grip label grade a, the highest grade.
What cars is the BluEarth-A AE50 for?
Sedans and family cars used every day. Yokohama Thailand lists this model in its Family Car category.
Where is the BluEarth-A AE50 made?
Yokohama is a Japanese tire brand owned by The Yokohama Rubber, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. Yokohama has passenger car tire plants in Japan and in Thailand (Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Thailand in Rayong added a passenger car tire plant in 2006), but 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.
How did it do in independent tests?
The AE50 was tested in Europe between 2015 and 2020, mostly finishing mid-table to near the bottom. For example, Auto Bild 2016 in 205/55 R16 placed it 12th of 15 with "befriedigend" (satisfactory), praising low wear, comfort and good dry handling, but noting wet grip and hydroplaning resistance as weak points. Auto Zeitung placed it 6th of 10 in 2019 in 235/45 R18, and 11th of 20 in 2020 in 225/50 R17. All are European-market sizes.
What warranty does the BluEarth-A AE50 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 BluEarth-A AE50 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 (Japan) — BluEarth-A AE50 · Yokohama Australia — BluEarth-A AE50 · Tyre Reviews — BluEarth AE50 Test Results · Tyre Reviews — 2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (205/55 R16) · Yokohama Rubber — company information (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 BluEarth-A AE50?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.