Yokohama A539 review
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The Yokohama A539 is widely praised as an exceptional tire choice for classic cars, particularly classic Minis and light retro hatchbacks. Users consistently highlight its impressive dry and wet handling, predictable grip during spirited driving, and comfortable ride quality, making it a staple for vintage vehicle enthusiasts.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
69/100From 105 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Yokohama A539 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 165/60 R12 | Amazon |
| 175/50 R13 | Amazon |
| 175/60 R13 | Amazon |
| 185/60 R13 | Amazon |
| 175/60 R14 | Amazon |
| 185/50 R14 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 105 owner reviews found online.
The Yokohama A539 is widely praised as an exceptional tire choice for classic cars, particularly classic Minis and light retro hatchbacks. Users consistently highlight its impressive dry and wet handling, predictable grip during spirited driving, and comfortable ride quality, making it a staple for vintage vehicle enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet cornering grip
- Predictable and dependable handling during spirited driving
- Good braking performance
- Low road noise and comfortable ride quality
- Ideal match and sizing for classic vehicles like the Mini
Cons
- Can lose traction easily when cold or under heavy throttle
- Potential for wheel spin in wet conditions for quicker or more powerful cars
- Can wear relatively quickly due to a softer rubber compound
- Some users report they can be noisy or let go early in dry conditions on specific lightweight kit cars
Worth knowing
- Particularly favored for classic Minis, often utilizing the 175/50/13 size where options are otherwise limited.
- Well-suited for lightweight older vehicles and retro hatchbacks such as the VW Golf Mk1, Scirocco, Mazda MX-5, and Renault 5.
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