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Firestone All Season vs Yokohama A539 — Compared (May 2026)
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7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 58 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | All Season | A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone All Season | Yokohama A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 79 |
| Dry | 59 | 81 |
| Wet | 51 | 75 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 49 | 82 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 78 |
| Handling | 59 | 85 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Yokohama A539 is widely regarded as a dependable, classic-style tire that excels in providing predictable handling and reliable braking for older or smaller-displacement vehicles. While it is highly praised by owners of classic Minis and vintage hatchbacks for its cornering feedback, it is generally considered a capable all-rounder rather than a high-performance track tire.
Pros
- Excellent cornering grip and handling feedback
- Highly predictable and dependable performance
- Strong braking capabilities in both wet and dry conditions
- Well-suited for classic vehicle fitments and smaller wheel diameters
Cons
- Can struggle with traction when cold
- Limited performance in aggressive, high-power driving scenarios
- Noticeable road noise when pushed to the limit
- Wet weather performance can be inconsistent depending on vehicle weight and power
Observations
- Highly favored for classic Mini applications, particularly in 13-inch sizes, where it is considered a top-tier choice.
- Users note that while the tire performs well on lightweight vintage cars, it may exhibit wheel spin on more powerful or torque-heavy setups.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone All Season | B · Yokohama A539 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Firestone
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama A539 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Yokohama A539 scores 82 vs 49 on comfort.
Yokohama A539 scores 85 vs 59 on handling.
Yokohama A539 scores 75 vs 51 on wet.
Yokohama A539 scores 81 vs 59 on dry.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.