Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Review

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Overview

Passenger car and SUV tyres from the stable of Yokohama Rubber Company aka Yokohama are termed as reliable, long term performers. Since its debut in the Indian tyre market in 2007 – where it started as an importer of tyres – to the inauguration of its first manufacturing unit in 2014 in Haryana, the company has only witnessed an upsurge. In the beginning, the brand rose to fame with its very capable ‘Geolandar’ series SUV tyres. Later, after thorough research of Indian road conditions, market and consumer sentiments, Yokohama launched its first made for India tyre – the Yokohama Earth-1 E400.

This mass segment passenger car tyre attracted a lot of attention in the masses and in a short span of time gained a sizable share in the aftermarket sphere. The continuously increasing demand for the Earth-1 series tyre in the market encouraged Yokohama India to introduce more size options. Intended for small to mid-size passenger cars, the Earth-1 E400 is a durable and fuel-efficient tyre that infuses the company’s latest know-how and precision engineering. Made available in 25+ different size variations, the Yokohama Earth-1 E400 fits almost all the mass segment passenger cars in the country.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Compound

The made in India and made for India tyre features a very unique rubber compound in the form of Nano Blend compound. The exclusively developed Yokohama Earth-1 compound uses anti-ageing additives and high-grade carbon for longer tread life of the tyre. Use of anti-wear, chip resistance polymers ensure improved wear resistance on uneven road surfaces. Moreover, Earth-1 E400’s high chipping resistance nature increases tread and sidewall life overtime. The blend polymer evenly balances traction, durability and arrest tyre wear for long. The stiffness of the compound (for better wear rate) is boosted by the reduced oil blending ratio of carbon and polymer.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Construction Type

The Earth-1 series tyre E400 gets unique radial construction with a tubeless layout for higher life and better resistance against punctures.  The dual-ply construction enhances vehicle stability and steering precision, while the high bead filler technology improves rigidity against conventional tyres. For superior safety inside the tyre, the inner liner (specially developed for E400) detains air pressure inside and ensures no loss of air leading to drivability issues. Likewise, the broader side rubber on the outside ensures better shock absorption on the sidewalls. The reinforced construction of Earth-1 receives edge cover and full cover in the inside of the tyre wall for reinforced durability on uneven, rough roads.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Performance

The tyre has been a true performer in its class and caters all the needs of urban commuting. Its excellent roadability during wet and dry weather conditions is ensured by the precision-designed tread patterns of Yokohama E400. Excellent handling and traction performance are guaranteed by the centre rib, while the visually appealing asymmetric tread design excels in many cordons. Its innovative groove-in-groove layout with smaller grooves placed inside the main groove limits uneven wear. Moreover, the vertical and horizontal grooves aid in diminishing tyre noise and ensure uniform wear throughout life.

The arrow groove ascertains greater water dispersal, moreover, the longitudinal blocks enhance stiffness and reduce deformation during emergency braking in wet setups. The risk of aquaplaning is prevented by the four wide upright grooves that also retain safe wet grip and superior performance under wet. With silent sipes pattern inside the narrow grooves, noise and echoing are further cancelled providing a comfortable and quieter ride to the occupants.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Size

The Yokohama Earth-1 series tyre is offered in a wide variety of sizes starting from small 13-inch ones and goes up to the rim size of 16-inch. Mentioned below are the rim sizes offered in the Yokohama Earth-1 E400 tyre range:

OFFERED SIZES	TYRE TYPE
205/50 R 16 87V	Tubeless
195/55 R 16 87V	Tubeless
205/55 R 16 94V	Tubeless
205/60 R 16 92V	Tubeless
215/60 R 16 95H	Tubeless
205/65 R 16 95H	Tubeless
185/60 R 15 84H	Tubeless
195/60 R 15 88H	Tubeless
225/60 R 15 96H	Tubeless
185/65 R 15 88H	Tubeless
205/65 R 15 94H	Tubeless
175/65 R 14 82H	Tubeless
185/65 R 14 86H	Tubeless
165/65 R 14 79T	Tubeless
185/70 R 14 88H	Tubeless
165/70 R 14 81T	Tubeless
165/80 R 14 85T	Tubeless
175/60 R 13 77H	Tubeless
155/65 R 13 73T	Tubeless
165/65 R 13 77T	Tubeless
155/70 R 13 75T	Tubeless
175/70 R 13 82H	Tubeless
155/80 R 13 79T	Tubeless
145/80 R 13 75S	Tubeless

 

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Price

One of the reasons – besides handling, stability and durability – for the popularity of this hot-selling mass segment tyre from Yokohama is its economical price point. The Yokohama Earth-1 E400 tyres are priced between Rs. 3159-4065 for the 13-inch, Rs. 3069-4313 for the 14-inch, Rs. 4490-7475 for the 15-inch and Rs. 5790-7592 for the 16-inch ones. All the tyres feature a tubeless arrangement and possess radial construction. All the prices mentioned are of approximate value.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Fuel Efficiency

The made for India tyre has acknowledged the sentiments of the masses and comes integrated with a special rubber compound that allows high fuel economy. The unique tread pattern of Yokohama Earth-1 E400 and maximum contact patch area coupled with low rolling friction ensures superior fuel savings in the long run.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Warranty

The Earth-1 passenger car tyre by Yokohama is provided with a class-leading warranty of 5 years.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Speed Rating

The very durable Yokohama Earth 1 is meant for city use and occasional long-distance drives. In urban conditions, people rarely get a chance to drive at high speeds thanks to the frequent traffic jams and abrupt speed breakers. As a result, the E400 tyres are provided with speed ratings of S, T, H, and V rim sizes.

Here the 13-inch rim size comes with S, T and H speed ratings that qualify for a maximum speed limit of up to 180 km/hr, 190 km/hr and 210 km/hr respectively. Moreover, the 14-inch and 15-inch sizes come with a speed rating of T (max speed 190 km/hr) and H (max speed 210 km/hr). Lastly, the larger 16-inch radial size receives H and V ratings that stand for highest safe acceleration figures of 210 km/hr and 240 km/hr in that order.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Competitors

The competitive product from the house of Yokohama is pitted against the likes of Amazer 4G Life, MRF ZVTV, JK Vectra, Goodyear Dura Plus B1, CEAT Fuel Smarrt, Bridgestone B290 and others in the category.

 

Yokohama Earth-1 E400 Car Tyre Vehicle Compatibility

The Earth-1 E400 is a mass segment tyre that can be installed to numerous cars, crossovers, SUVs, etc. across the passenger car segment. Below is the comprehensive list of cars in which Yokohama Earth-1 E400 can be fitted.

MAKE	MODEL
Audi	A3
BMW	3 Series
BMW	1 Series
Chevrolet	Spark
Chevrolet	Optra SRV
Chevrolet	Spark
Chevrolet	Aveo U-VA
Chevrolet	Optra Magnum
Chevrolet	Tavera
Chevrolet	Cruze
Datsun	GO
Datsun	GO Plus
Datsun	Redi-GO
Fiat	Grande Punto
Fiat	Punto Pure
Fiat	Linea
Fiat	Abarth Punto
Fiat	Avventura
Fiat	Urban Cross
Ford	Figo Aspire
Ford	Figo
Ford	EcoSport
Ford	EcoSport
Ford	Classic
Ford	Fiesta
Honda	Brio
Honda	Jazz
Honda	Mobilio
Honda	Accord
Honda	New Accord
Hyundai	Eon
Hyundai	Elite i20
Hyundai	Elantra
Hyundai	Santro Xing
Hyundai	Santro (2000-2007)
Hyundai	i10
Hyundai	Grand i10
Hyundai	Verna
Hyundai	Getz
Hyundai	Creta
ICML	Rhino RX
Mahindra & Mahindra	Verito
Mahindra & Mahindra	Verito Vibe
Mahindra & Mahindra	e20
Mahindra & Mahindra	KUV 100
Mahindra & Mahindra	eSupro (Electric Vehicle)
Mahindra & Mahindra	Imperio
Mahindra & Mahindra	Supro
Mahindra & Mahindra	Supro Maxitruck
Mahindra & Mahindra	Quanto
Mahindra & Mahindra	Xylo
Maruti Suzuki	Celerio
Maruti Suzuki	Ritz
Maruti Suzuki	Swift
Maruti Suzuki	Dzire
Maruti Suzuki	New Dzire
Maruti Suzuki	NEXA Baleno
Maruti Suzuki	SX4 V-Series
Maruti Suzuki	Eeco
Maruti Suzuki	Alto K10
Maruti Suzuki	Stingray
Maruti Suzuki	Zen Estilo
Maruti Suzuki	Wagon R
Maruti Suzuki	Esteem
Maruti Suzuki	Baleno
Maruti Suzuki	A-Star
Maruti Suzuki	NEXA Ciaz
Maruti Suzuki	Ertiga
Maruti Suzuki	Vitara Brezza
Mercedes Benz	A Class
Mercedes Benz	B Class
Mercedes Benz	CLA Class
Mercedes Benz	New C Class
Mini	Clubman
Mini	Convertible
Mini	Cooper
Mitsubishi	Cedia
Nissan	Evalia
Nissan	Micra
Nissan	Micra Active
Nissan	Sunny
Nissan	Terrano
Nissan	Teana
Renault	Pulse
Renault	Scala
Renault	Fluence
Renault	Kwid
Renault	Duster
Renault	Fluence
Skoda	Laura
Skoda	Fabia
Skoda	Rapid
Skoda	New Laura
Skoda	Octavia
Skoda	Superb
Skoda	Yeti
Tata	Indica EV2
Tata	Bolt
Tata	Indigo eCs
Tata	Vista
Tata	Tigor
Tata	Tiago
Tata	Manza
Tata	Zest
Tata	Nexon
Toyota	Corolla Altis
Toyota	Prius
Toyota	Etios Liva
Toyota	Etios Cross
Toyota	Platinum Etios
Toyota	Innova
Toyota	Innova Crysta
Toyota	Camry
Volkswagen	Beetle
Volkswagen	Ameo
Volkswagen	Polo
Volkswagen	Cross Polo
Volkswagen	Vento
Volkswagen	Jetta

 

 

Verdict

The Earth-1 series tyre truly deserves the ‘made for India’ tag for its balanced proportions. Looking at the overall performance of the Earth-1 E400, the tyre stands out in many attributes which includes vital ones such as durability, wet/dry grip and longevity. Another worth mentioning feature is the ‘silence’ factor, which is considerably low against competitors. Due to its varied facets, it is one of the best selling tyres in the Yokohama India portfolio. The tyre is continuously garnering positive reviews from the consumers, leading to a constant increase in demand. Sighting the same, Yokohama is also extending E400’s line up by adding new rim sizes to it that can cater to diverse car segments. So if you are up for a dependable tyre, that is economical and offer value for money, Yokohama Earth-1 E400 will not disappoint you.