Yokohama A 349 Review — Entry-Level Yokohama for NZ Budget Buyers

Overall Rating: 8.1 / 10

Category: Value Touring

Price in NZ: From $267 per tyre

Best for: Older economy cars, budget-conscious NZ buyers

Quick Verdict

The Yokohama A 349 is the entry-level Yokohama passenger tyre — the most affordable way to put Japanese quality on your car in NZ. At $267, it competes with the Dunlop SP Sport LM705 ($265) and the Hankook Kinergy ECO ($274), offering reliable everyday performance backed by Yokohama’s manufacturing standards. It is not the most technically impressive tyre at this price (the Continental EcoContact 6 at $273 achieves dual A EU Label ratings), but for drivers who specifically want a Yokohama — for brand loyalty, OEM-match on older vehicles, or dealer network access — the A 349 delivers reliable everyday motoring.

Key Specifications

Performance Profile

Functional everyday performance. Wet grip is adequate for normal NZ urban driving. Tread life is consistent with Yokohama’s manufacturing quality standards. Road noise is acceptable for city driving. The A 349 is not exceptional in any dimension — it delivers exactly what its entry-level positioning promises: reliable, predictable, safe everyday motoring.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Yokohama brand at entry price ($267)
• Available in 13″ — extremely rare for a major brand, suits very old economy cars
• Reliable Japanese manufacturing quality

Cons

• Continental EcoContact 6 ($273) delivers superior technical credentials for $6 more per tyre
• No EU Label certification on this model

Sources

1. Yokohama A 349 specifications — yokohama.com — accessed 2026-06-04
2. Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/yokohama/ — accessed 2026-06-04

Related Pages

• Yokohama BluEarth ES32 — eco step up
• Continental EcoContact 6 — dual A-rating at $6 more
• Yokohama Tyres NZ — brand overview