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165-185/50-60 R12-14 6 sizes 2017

Yokohama A539

Yokohama Tires High Performance Summer

The Yokohama A539 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
81%
Wet Grip
74%
Road Feedback
88%
Handling
86%
Wear
78%
Comfort
81%
Buy again
89%
13 Reviews
82% Average
109,500 miles driven
Yokohama A539

Yokohama A539

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
6.9 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 13
Avg Rating: 82.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.08
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
All Tests

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Size Fuel Wet Noise
12 inch
165/60R12 71 H D C 69
13 inch
175/60R13 77 H D C 69
185/60R13 80 H D C 69
175/50R13 72 V D C 69
14 inch
175/60R14 79 H D C 69
185/50R14 77 V D C 69
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Top 3 Yokohama A539 Reviews

Given 88% while driving a Ford Escort mq1 (185/60 R13) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
I did quite a bit of research on tires for my Escort after Uniroyal stopped producing the Rallye 340, this was the ideal tire for my "on the edge" driving; excellent grip, dry & wet, and utterly dependable & predictable; barrelling into tightening mountain roads in North Wales knowing the tires wouldn't let go. The Yokohama A539 is very similar, possibly better when braking very hard in the wet.

Just before the recent price hikes I bought another set as spare.

TBF I only drive the car when there is zero salt on the road.

Thoroughly recommend the A539.
Helpful 742
May 11, 2023
Rover (165/60 R12 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
One of the best Classic Mini tires available. These are currently on a 1380 Supercharged Mini running negative camber arms and adjustable suspension. They are around £10-15 more than other tires but remember that a classic Mini has no ABS, no power steering and drum brakes at the rear so good grip is essential.
Helpful 776
March 4, 2019
Given 63% while driving a Lotus 7 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I bought a set for a kit car because not much else available in 13inch (that are outside MSA list list 1B).
I found them disappointing the dry. They let go early and make a lot of noise about it.
Helpful 606
June 7, 2015

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Latest Yokohama A539 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Renault 5 (195/45 R15) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
Good all rounders imo, rear tires still have loads of rubber left, very pleased with them :). I've used the same brand for around 11years and lost more than a few people in the corners in that time ;) lol.

used on a Renault 5
Helpful 482
March 17, 2015
Given 81% while driving a Mazda MX5 (185/40 R15) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
These Came with my MX5, and I like them very much. nice cornering, lots of grip, not quite as much in the wet though.
Helpful 497
January 28, 2015
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco Mk1 1979 (195/50 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Great tires. Had them on a 1.3 Mk1 Golf and gave me great millage. Halfway threw there life i put them on my Mk1 Scirocco 1.8 fuel injection. Tires feel great on a car with power but i am looking just for that extra grip, gets some wheel spin true a corner
Helpful 528
September 23, 2014
Given 86% while driving a MINI The real one not bmw crap (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
It's a perfect match with my classic mini. (175/50/13)
Helpful 568
October 12, 2013
Given 96% while driving a MINI The real one not bmw crap (155/70 R12) on mostly country roads for 9,000 average miles
Had these on my 998 mini, and it totally transformed the handling, very good cornering grip and feedback, good on wet and dry roads, good tires!!!
Helpful 494
April 6, 2012
Given 79% while driving a Rover 118 GTa (185/60 R13 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Got these cheaply in a special offer, had them before but not on anything quite as quick as current car. Decent grip once warmed up but when cold or in the wet I can lose traction very easily and spin up the wheels quite easily.

Would still buy them again for the cheaper price, nothing gets close to them for the tire size and performance.
Helpful 529
September 29, 2011
Given 81% while driving a Renault twingo (185/60 R13 H) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
The tire is "slow" in the sport action and handling, then if you want to race is not the one, but it breaks so good when you need to stop and the comfort is so good, then if you want your family care is the one.
Helpful 488
May 24, 2010
Given 74% while driving a Ford Fiesta RS Turbo (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Great
Helpful 478
May 5, 2010
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