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BluEarth-FE AE30Fuel-saving tire review: is it good, who is it for
The standard fuel-saving tire in Yokohama's BluEarth brand, focused on low rolling resistance while still caring about wet grip, quiet and comfort.
- Type
- Fuel saving
- Sizes
- 14–17 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Original equipment
- Toyota Prius
1 size in stock, 16-inch
Summary
BluEarth-FE AE30 is the standard fuel-saving tire in Yokohama's BluEarth brand, focused on low rolling resistance while balancing quiet, comfort and tread life. It has been original equipment on many models since 2019, such as the new Toyota Prius (2023) and Honda Freed (2024). The Prius version has a new profile and compound for lower rolling resistance while still gripping well in the wet. In Japan it comes in 7 sizes on 14–17 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Yokohama BluEarth-FE AE30 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard fuel-saving tire for sedans, small cars and small MPVs |
| Tread patterns | 4 types: AE30A, AE30B, AE30C, AE30D |
| Japan tire label | Rolling resistance AAA or AA · Wet grip b or c (depending on size) |
| Sizes in Japan | 7 sizes, 14–17 inch rims (155/65R14 to 195/60R17) |
| Original equipment | Mitsubishi eK Wagon / eK X (2019) · Toyota Prius and Prius PHEV (2023, 195/60R17 90H) · Honda Freed (2024, 185/65R15 88S) · Mitsubishi eK Space (2025) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 195/60R16 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Small sedans and eco cars on 185/60R15, such as the Toyota Yaris Ativ and Vios. Check your car's current tire size before choosing
- Hybrids and small MPVs such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Freed, for which Yokohama announced the AE30 as original equipment
- Drivers in the city every day who want to save fuel and still want a quiet, smooth tire
FAQ
Is the BluEarth-FE AE30 good?
Yes, for drivers focused on fuel savings. The AE30 is Yokohama's standard fuel-saving tire, used as original equipment on many models such as the 2023 Toyota Prius and 2024 Honda Freed, and it also cares about quiet, comfort and tread life.
Does the AE30 save fuel?
Yes. Under Japan's tire label, the AE30 is rated AAA or AA for rolling resistance depending on size, thanks to a construction lighter than Yokohama's previous tire and a compound that lowers rolling resistance.
Is the AE30 quiet and smooth?
Quiet and smooth for an everyday tire. Yokohama says the AE30 balances quiet, comfort and tread life, and the Honda Freed version uses a compound that helps reduce road noise, with a construction tuned for comfort and stable handling.
What vehicles is the BluEarth-FE AE30 for?
Small sedans, eco cars, hybrids and small MPVs on 14–17 inch rims, such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Freed that use it as original equipment. In Japan its wet grip label grade is b or c depending on size. Check your car's current tire size and choose the matching size.
Where is the BluEarth-FE AE30 made, and where is it from?
Yokohama is a Japanese tire brand from The Yokohama Rubber, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. Yokohama has passenger car tire plants in both Japan and Thailand (Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Thailand in Rayong added a passenger car tire plant in 2006), but has not announced which plant makes this model. Where each tire was made can be found from the DOT code on the sidewall, which includes a plant code.
What warranty does the BluEarth-FE AE30 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-FE AE30 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 Japan — BluEarth-FE AE30 (Japanese) · Yokohama Japan — BluEarth-FE AE30 size table (Japanese) · Yokohama Rubber — AE30 original equipment on Toyota Prius (2023) · Yokohama Rubber — AE30 original equipment on Honda Freed (2024) · Yokohama Rubber — AE30 original equipment on Mitsubishi eK Wagon / eK X (2019, Japanese) · Yokohama Rubber — Company information (founded 1917 · headquarters 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-FE AE30?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.