Yokohama ECOS ES31 (235/45R18 94W)

The Efficiency Standard. Branded Japanese Quality for Daily Commuting.

Part of the BluEarth family, the ES31 is engineered with Yokohama’s core philosophy of reducing rolling resistance to save fuel. It provides a balanced performance profile that prioritizes cost-savings and cabin comfort over aggressive sport handling.

✨ Key Technical Features

• ⛽ Nano-Blend Compound (Orange Oil):

  Yokohama uses a unique compound that includes orange oil, which makes the rubber more flexible at a microscopic level. This ensures better contact with the road for safety while significantly lowering rolling resistance to help you save on petrol.

• 📐 Asymmetric-Lite Tread Design:

  The tread pattern is optimized to provide high-speed straight-line stability. In this 18-inch size, it gives the car a “planted” and secure feel on the expressway, requiring fewer steering corrections during long drives.

• 🌧️ “Lightning Straight Grooves”:

  The central ribs feature a distinctive zig-zag groove design inspired by lightning. These channels are engineered to evacuate water rapidly, providing reliable protection against hydroplaning and ensuring short braking distances in wet conditions.

• 🔇 Low-Noise Tread Pitch:

  The tyre utilizes varied block sizes (5-pitch variation) to disrupt air resonance. This results in a quiet cabin experience, minimizing the “droning” sound that can often occur with wider 235mm tyres on rougher asphalt.

• 🛡️ Aerodynamic Sidewall:

  The sidewall is designed with a specific “dimple” pattern and a smooth profile to reduce air drag as the tyre rotates. This is a small but critical detail that contributes to the tyre’s overall energy efficiency.

📊 Performance Summary

• Fuel Efficiency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Industry-standard for Eco tyres)

• Road Noise: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Comfortably quiet for daily use)

• Wet Safety: ⭐⭐⭐ (Reliable for rain; not a racing rain tyre)

• Tread Life: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Durable compound built for mileage)

The Yokohama ECOS ES31 is the premier “smart choice” for 2026. It is ideal if you want a dependable, Japanese-engineered tyre that lowers your fuel bills and provides a quiet ride without the high cost of a dedicated luxury touring tyre.