dB · QUIET OE TOURING
dB E70Quiet original equipment tire review: is it good, who is it for
A tire Yokohama developed as original equipment (OE), putting quiet first along with comfort and stability.
- Type
- Quiet OE tire
- Sizes
- 15–18 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Past OE fitment
- Lexus CT200h
3 sizes in stock, 15–17 inch
Summary
dB E70 is a car tire Yokohama developed as original equipment (OE), putting quiet first while also focusing on a strong casing, stable driving, comfort and fuel savings. Yokohama tunes it separately for each vehicle and has announced it as original equipment on the Lexus CT200h, Toyota Voxy/Noah, Sienta and Vitz/Yaris, while Yokohama Australia says it is also fitted to the Suzuki Swift and Kizashi. Sizes listed by Yokohama Australia range from 15 to 18 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Yokohama dB E70 (called E70 dB by Yokohama Australia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Original equipment (OE) car tire focused on quiet |
| Tread sub-codes | E70A, E70B, E70C, E70J, E70L, E70N, etc. by vehicle and size (Yokohama Asia-Oceania catalogue 2021) |
| Sizes listed by Yokohama Australia | 175/65R15 to 235/45R18, e.g. 205/55R16 91V, 215/55R17 94V, 215/45R17 87W |
| Original equipment | Lexus CT200h (2011, 205/55R16 and 215/45R17) · Toyota Voxy / Noah (2014, 205/60R16) · Toyota Sienta (2015, 195/50R16) · Toyota Vitz / Yaris (2017, 195/50R16) |
| Manufacturer | The Yokohama Rubber (Japan) |
| EU tire label (EPREL) | 205/55R16 91V (E70J): Fuel efficiency D · Wet braking C · Noise 70 dB (all 22 listings: fuel C–D · wet braking B–C · 70–72 dB depending on sub-code) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 185/60R15 | In stock | See price |
| 205/55R16 | In stock | See price |
| 215/55R17 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize sedans on 205/55R16 or 215/55R17, such as some versions of the Toyota Corolla Altis and Toyota Camry. Check your car's current tire size before choosing
- Small cars on 185/60R15, such as the Toyota Yaris Ativ and Vios
- The Lexus CT200h, for which Yokohama announced the dB E70 as original equipment, and drivers who want a quiet, comfortable tire
FAQ
Is the dB E70 good?
Yes, for drivers who value quiet and comfort. The dB E70 is a tire Yokohama developed as original equipment with quiet as the main goal, and it has been fitted to many models, such as the Lexus CT200h, Toyota Sienta and Toyota Yaris.
Is the dB E70 quiet?
Yes, because Yokohama designed it with quiet as the top priority and gave it the dB name used for its quiet tires. The manufacturer has not published noise figures compared with other models; the noise you actually hear depends on the car and road surface.
What is the difference between the dB E70 and BluEarth E70?
The focus is different. The dB E70 focuses on quiet, while the BluEarth E70 belongs to the fuel-saving BluEarth brand. Both are original equipment tires and were both fitted to the 2017 Toyota Vitz/Yaris in different sizes (dB E70 in 195/50R16, BluEarth E70 in 175/70R14).
What vehicles is the dB E70 for?
Sedans and small cars focused on quiet. Sizes listed by Yokohama Australia range from 15 to 18 inch rims, and it has been original equipment on the Lexus CT200h, Toyota Voxy/Noah, Sienta, Vitz/Yaris and Suzuki Swift. Check your car's current tire size and choose the matching size.
Where is the dB E70 made, and where is it from?
Yokohama is a Japanese tire brand founded in 1917 and headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, with tire plants in many countries, including a plant at Amata City Industrial Estate in Rayong that has made passenger car and light truck tires since 2006. Yokohama does not state which plant makes each dB E70 size. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on its sidewall.
What is the dB E70's EU tire label rating?
The label values vary by the sub-code made for each vehicle. The European database has 22 listings on 15–18 inch rims rated C–D for fuel efficiency, B–C for wet braking and 70–72 dB for noise. For example, 205/55R16 91V (code E70J), the same size as the Lexus CT200h original equipment tire, is rated D · C · 70 dB.
What warranty does the dB E70 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 dB E70 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 Australia — E70 dB · Yokohama Rubber — dB E70 original equipment on Lexus CT200h (2011, Japanese) · Yokohama Rubber — dB E70 original equipment on Toyota Voxy / Noah (2014, Japanese) · Yokohama Rubber — dB E70 original equipment on Toyota Sienta (2015, Japanese) · Yokohama Rubber — Original equipment on Toyota Vitz / Yaris (2017) · Yokohama Tyre Catalogue Asia-Oceania 2021 (OE table) · Yokohama Rubber — Corporate Data (founded Oct 13, 1917 · headquarters Hiratsuka) · Yokohama Rubber — Yokohama Tire Manufacturing (Thailand), Rayong plant · EU EPREL — dB decibel E70 (E70J) 205/55R16 91V
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
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