The AE50 is an asymmetric pattern aimed at mid and upper-range sedans, where the buyer wants stability and a feeling of safety more than lap times. The two halves work differently on purpose: the inner side uses siped blocks to resist irregular wear, the outer side uses large blocks plus a band of interlocking blocks Yokohama calls the power shoulder, and together they hold the car steady under cornering and braking. Two lightning-shaped grooves, one large and one small, raise edge length without softening the block, which is what keeps wet driving confidence from costing dry rigidity. The profile is shaped for this class of car: the sidewall curve is tuned to carry the weight of a heavier sedan, so structural rigidity comes from the carcass shape rather than extra rubber.

Available sizes, 14 in total
18 inch: 225/40R18 92W, 255/40R18 99W, 245/45R18 100W
17 inch: 215/45R17 91W, 225/45R17 94W, 235/45R17 94W, 225/50R17 94W, 235/50R17 96W, 225/55R17 97W, 235/55R17 103W
16 inch: 215/55R16 93W, 225/55R16 95W, 225/60R16 98W, 235/60R16 100W

All 14 sizes are production in China. This pattern also carries OE fitments on Dongfeng Joyear S50, Forthing SX6 and on the Smart ForTwo and ForFour BRABUS and Renault Twingo GT front and rear positions.

Send us the sizes and quantities you need. We quote FOB against the mix and confirm availability from stock in Hefei and Fuyang.