Yokohama AE50 215/65R16 98H TL

Description:

Yokohama AE50 

Designed specifically for vehicles, the Yokohama AE50  is built to satisfy the needs of drivers looking for a quality all-season tire that delivers dependable traction and longer treadwear.

Yokohama uses a premium all-season tread compound in the AE50 that contains their unique Orange Oil technology, higher amounts of silica and high tech polymers that are eco-friendly and combine to increase dry and wet traction, as well as grip on snow and ice. A continuous center rib enhances steering response, while the symmetric tread pattern and Yokhama’s Transition Grooves strengthen the tread blocks for increased cornering grip and stability.

Yokohama AE50  Tire Review

Four wide circumferential grooves and zigzag tread grooves add to the tire’s wet traction capabilities, which is about average for tires in this class. The added grooves help evacuate more water from the tread and reduce the risk of hydroplaning. This further assists with braking/acceleration on wet pavement. The added silica and notched sipes are designed to provide extra biting edges that help in getting through light to moderate amounts of snow, which is not a major strength for this tire.

Road noise is another area that Yokohama addressed through their integrated shoulder design. It effectively reduces unwanted outside road noise and provides an added benefit of giving the tire more even treadwear.

Inside the tire you’ll find two steel belts that are spirally wrapped with nylon for added strength and durability at higher speeds. The polyester plies further add to ride comfort. The Yokohama AE01 is available The tires are backed by a 65K mile tread warranty.

Pros

• Dry traction
• Ride comfort
• Treadlife

Cons

• Harder cornering
• Winter performance