Belgium
Description
Applications
- Compact Cars
- Middle sized cars
- Compact SUVs
Benefits
- Outstanding Winter Traction (Snow & Ice)
- Excellent Wet Performance
- Reliable Mileage
Feature
- Harmony Tread Design Concept
- Super rich-silica compound
- A.R.T Mixing Technology
- Robust Construction
Technologies
Harmony Tread Design Concept
- Smooth V Shaped Groove
- Uniform Pressure Blocks
- Widespread 3D Sipes
Super rich-silica compound
A large amount of silica is used, contributing to superb wet performance. Snow polymer is blended to enhance snow performance.
Uniform Pressure Blocks
Each block is positioned in a uniform manner. The pressure from the ground is spread evenly. Improves performance on snow, wet and extends mileage.
A.R.T Mixing Technology
Advanced Reaction Technology in Mixing
A.R.T. Mixing Technology makes the compound more flexible. Larger contact area contributes to better wet performance.
Robust Construction
Robust construction enhances stability. Low-heat-generating under-tread for low fuel consumption.
Optimised Profile
Ground contact area increased by 10%. Surface grip increased for better wet & snow traction.
Widespread 3-D sipe
The 3-D sipes are spread out widely from block to block, enhancing the edge effect on snow and ice. The 3-D sipes prevent block corrosion, thus realising firmer ground contact. Improves performance on ice, snow, wet and mileage.
Manufacturer information
Important information
BluEarth is a global concept which YOKOHAMA is communicating throughout the world. At its centre is the BluEarth Series, which will be rolled out globally with the concept itself as the product name. The same fuel efficient technology is fed back to tyres of all categories. Products developed under this unified concept will display the BluEarth Concept logo all over the world. EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Yokohama
R6173
215/60 R16 99H
C
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A (most efficient) to E (least efficient).
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Please note:
Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and can be reduced considerably by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. To improve fuel efficiency, tyre pressures must be checked regularly.
Wet grip
Wet grip is categorised in classes A (shortest braking distance - E (longest braking distance).
A car fitted with class A tyres can have a braking distance which is 18 m shorter than that of a car fitted with class E tyres when performing an emergency stop at 80 km/h (in average road grip conditions). *
*Source: wdk Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (Professional association of the German rubber industry)
Please note:
Road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution. The EU tyre label categorises extrnal rolling noise in the classes from A (quietest rolling noise level) to C (loudest rolling noise level). This is measured in decibels (dB) and compared to the European noise emission limit values for external tyre rolling noise.
A
The pictogram with the classification "A" shows that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by more than 3 dB.
B
Classification "B" means that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by up to 3 dB.
C
Classification "C" means that the specified limit value has been exceeded.
Grip in snow, winter-suitability
Tyres labelled with the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake, or "3PMSF" symbol, must display a specified braking or traction characteristic on a solid bed of snow in comparison to a standardised reference comparison tyre (a so-called "SRTT" - standard reference test tyre).
Please note:
For all winter and all-year tyres manufactured from 1/1/2018, the Alpine symbol is mandatory. Tyres labelled as such are tested for their snow characteristics in a standardised and globally recognised test procedure and must fulfil specified minimum requirements. These tyres provide particularly good performance with regard to safety and driving control in winter conditions - snow, icy roads and low temperatures.
Test results
Summary:
The YOKOHAMA BluEarth*Winter V906 shows precision in dry conditions and also has low fuel consumption. In the wet and on snow-covered roads, it performs somewhat below average in relation to the test field, which is why it is rated just satisfactory. Overall, the YOKOHAMA receives the rating "recommended".
Strengths:
Good on dry roads, low fuel consumption
Weaknesses:
Weaknesses on wet roads and snow (downgrade)
(Source: ADAC Test 2022: Winter tyres 215/60 R16)
(17 tested products, 4x good, 12x satisfactory, 1x adequate)
*according to German school grading system
