Anchee · Passenger car

ANCHEE AC808

33 in this rangeStarting from $75Free North Island delivery

The everyday tyre: the small and mid sizes that most cars on New Zealand roads actually wear.

  • UTQG 420 A A
  • 13 to 16 inch
  • 5 year warranty

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Saloon car on a coast road on Anchee AC808 tyres
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Buying guide ANCHEE AC808
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The short answer

The AC808 is Anchee's everyday car tyre, made for hatchbacks, sedans and small wagons on 13 to 16 inch wheels. Graded 420 A A: quiet, good in the wet and built to wear slowly, at a price that makes a full set easy.

  • UTQG 420 A A on every graded size. Right on the median of 400 for the tyres we inspect in our workshop.
  • B for wet grip on the European label on 20 of the 32 labelled sizes, one step off the top grade.
  • 70 to 72 decibels. Among the quietest tyres we sell.
  • Symmetric tread, so the tyres can rotate to any corner of the car for even wear.
  • Five year manufacturer warranty, backed by us as the sole New Zealand importer.
  • Bigger wheels? The AC818 covers low profile performance sizes from 16 to 21 inch.

What the AC808 is built to do

An everyday tyre for the cars New Zealand actually drives: Corollas, Swifts, Mazda 3s, Jazzes and everything like them.

The AC808 is built for the daily run: school, work, the supermarket, the odd trip up the line. That means four straight grooves to clear the rain, a fine symmetric tread that stays quiet on chip seal, a silica compound that rolls easily and wears slowly, and a cut resistant tread that shrugs off the potholes. It comes in 33 sizes from 13 to 16 inch, which covers most of the cars on the road.

Anchee AC808 passenger car tyre on an alloy wheel
The AC808. A symmetric everyday tyre with four straight grooves.
Anchee AC808 passenger car: enhanced wet grip, symmetric design, fuel saving technology, treadwear 420 traction A temperature A
The grades. Treadwear 420, traction A and temperature A on every graded size.
Anchee catalogue page for the AC808, for mid level and premium cars, 13 to 16 inch
From Anchee's catalogue. Made for everyday cars, 13 to 16 inch. The sizes we carry are the ones listed above.
The everyday one The AC808 is the Anchee for a car that does ordinary miles on ordinary wheels. If your car runs a low profile performance size, the AC818 is built for that, with W and Y speed ratings and a treadwear grade of 480. If it is an SUV or crossover, the AC828 carries the load ratings a heavier vehicle needs.

Anchee AC808 at a glance

Specification Anchee AC808
Tyre type Passenger car tyre for hatchbacks, sedans and small wagons
Tread pattern Symmetric, not directional
UTQG grade 420 A A on every graded size
Speed ratings T (190 km/h), H (210 km/h) and V (240 km/h)
Load index 79 to 98, which is 435 kg to 750 kg per tyre. Two sizes are XL
Rim sizes 13 to 16 inch
Widths and profiles 155 to 225 wide, 50 to 80 profile
European label Wet grip B on most sizes, fuel C or D, 70 to 72 decibels
Warranty Five year manufacturer warranty

How the AC808 tread works

Every part of the AC808's tread has a job to do. Here is what each one does for you on the road.

Diagram of the Anchee AC808 tread with six labelled zones
The AC808 tread, zone by zone. Open it full size to read the labels.

Quiet on chip seal

Most tyre noise is the tread blocks meeting the road, thousands of times a minute, and New Zealand's coarse chip seal makes every tyre louder. The AC808's blocks are cut in a mix of lengths and set in a tuned order, so the sound they make is spread across many notes instead of building into one drone, and its fine pattern lands softly. On the European label the AC808 measures 70 to 72 decibels, and 30 of its 32 labelled sizes come in under the median of 72 decibels across every tyre we list, which makes it one of the quietest tyres we sell.

Grip in the wet

Four straight grooves run right around the AC808 and give the water under the tyre the shortest path out. The ribs between them are cut with fine sipes, matched to the steel belts underneath, that open into hundreds of extra edges to bite on a wet road. That is what you feel as a car that stops straight and steers cleanly in the rain. It shows on the label too: 20 of the 32 labelled sizes score a B for wet grip, one step off the very top grade.

Easy rolling, lower fuel bills

The AC808's compound is blended with silica, which lets the tread flex without wasting energy as heat. Less energy lost each turn of the wheel means lower rolling resistance, and Anchee has tuned the tread construction, the pattern and the rubber together to keep it that way. On a car that does a lot of short trips, that is a difference you see at the pump over the life of the set.

Slow, even wear

The same silica formula sets the stiffness of the tread, so the blocks wear slowly instead of scrubbing, and a cut resistant compound resists the nicks and chunks that turn into uneven wear on rough roads. The proof is in the grading: a treadwear rating of 420, right on the median of 400 for the tyres that come through our workshop. Rotate the set every service and it will wear out evenly, all four together.

Anchee AC808 tread seen face on, showing four straight grooves and fine sipes
Four straight grooves. The channels that carry water out from under the tread, with the fine sipes that grip in the wet.
Anchee AC808 feature panel: silent, safety, drain and fuel saving
Silent, safety, drain and fuel saving. The red marks show the part of the tread doing each job.

How the AC808 is graded

420Treadwear grade
A / ATraction and temperature
BWet grip on 20 of 32 sizes

Every graded AC808 size carries the same UTQG grade: 420 for treadwear, A for traction and A for temperature. A is the highest temperature grade there is. The one size without a grade on its page, the 155/80R13, is the smallest in the range.

On treadwear the AC808 sits right on the median of 400 for the tyres that come through our workshop, low profiles aside, which is exactly where an everyday tyre should be: not a soft grip first compound that is gone in two years, and not a hard one that gives up wet grip to get there. The full numbers are in our low profile tyre guide.

On speed, 10 are T rated (190 km/h), 15 are H rated (210 km/h) and 8 are V rated (240 km/h). On load, the index runs from 79 to 98, which is 435 kg to 750 kg per tyre, and two sizes are XL for extra load.

Read the label for your size, not for the pattern

Across the 32 AC808 sizes with a European label, 20 grade B for wet grip, 11 grade C, and the 175/70R14 grades E. Fuel is C or D depending on the size, and noise runs from 70 to 72 decibels.

Identical tread pattern, different casing, different result. That is why every rating on our product pages sits against the size you are buying and never against the pattern name.

Where the AC808 fits and where it does not

Good for

  • Hatchbacks, sedans and small wagons on 13 to 16 inch wheels
  • Daily commuting and town driving, where quiet and easy rolling count
  • Wet roads, with a B for wet grip on most sizes
  • Anyone replacing a full set on a budget without giving up the grades
  • Easy rotation, because a symmetric tyre can go on any corner

Better served by another tyre

  • Low profile performance sizes on 16 inch wheels and up. See the AC818
  • SUVs and crossovers. See the AC828
  • Vans, utes and trailers. See the AC838

Which cars the AC808 fits

These are factory sizes for cars we see a lot of, matched to sizes we list in the AC808. It is a starting point, not a promise. Always read the size and the speed letter off your own sidewall or door placard before you order, because wheels get changed.

Size Factory fitment on
155/80R13 Older small cars and light trailers
175/70R13 Toyota Starlet and older Corolla, Nissan March, Daihatsu Charade
185/70R13 Older Toyota Corona, Mitsubishi Lancer and Nissan Sentra
165/70R14 Suzuki Alto, Nissan Micra, Toyota Vitz
175/65R14 Toyota Yaris and Vitz, Honda Jazz and Fit, Suzuki Swift (2005 to 2010), Mazda 2
175/70R14 Toyota Corolla (1990s), Nissan Sunny and Pulsar, Mazda 323
185/60R14 Honda Civic (1990s), Mazda 323 Astina, Nissan Pulsar
185/65R14 Toyota Corolla (1998 to 2007), Nissan Wingroad, Mazda Familia
185/70R14 Toyota Corolla wagon, Nissan Sunny, Mitsubishi Lancer
195/60R14 Honda Accord and Prelude (1990s), Mazda 626, Toyota Camry (1990s)
205/70R14 Older Toyota Hiace, Nissan Caravan and light vans
175/65R15 Suzuki Swift (2010 on), Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Mazda 2, Kia Rio
185/55R15 Suzuki Swift Sport (2005 to 2011), Honda Jazz RS, Toyota Vitz RS
185/60R15 Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Mazda 2, Nissan Note, Hyundai Accent
185/65R15 Honda Fit and Jazz, Nissan Tiida, Toyota Corolla (2007 to 2012), Hyundai i30
195/55R15 Honda Civic (2001 to 2005), Mazda 3 (base), Suzuki Swift Sport (2012 on)
195/60R15 Toyota Corolla (2001 to 2007), Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Nissan Pulsar
195/65R15 Toyota Corolla (2007 to 2018), Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Axela, Mitsubishi Lancer, Subaru Impreza, VW Golf
205/60R15 Toyota Camry (1990s), Mazda 626, Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy
205/65R15 Toyota Camry (2002 to 2011), Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Maxima, Holden Vectra
205/70R15 Toyota Hiace (2004 to 2019), Toyota Estima and Previa, Nissan Caravan
215/65R15 Toyota Estima, Honda Odyssey (2000 to 2004), Nissan Elgrand
185/55R16 Honda Jazz RS and Fit RS, Mazda 2 Sport, Toyota Vitz RS
195/50R16 Honda Fit, Mazda 2 (2015 on), Suzuki Swift (2017 on)
195/55R16 Honda Fit and Jazz (2014 on), Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 on), Toyota Yaris Cross
195/60R16 Honda Fit Hybrid, Toyota Prius C and Aqua
205/55R16 Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Axela, Honda Civic, VW Golf, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Prius
205/60R16 Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, Nissan X-Trail (T30), Subaru Legacy, Hyundai Elantra
205/65R16 Nissan Serena, Toyota Noah and Voxy, Mitsubishi Outlander (early)
215/55R16 Toyota Camry (2006 on), Mazda 6, Honda Accord Euro, Nissan Maxima, Kia Optima
215/60R16 Toyota Camry and Aurion, Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Carnival
225/60R16 Holden Commodore VT to VZ, Ford Falcon AU to BF, Mitsubishi Magna and 380

What AC808 owners say

More than 40 reviews on Judge.me, 91% of them five stars. These six are from verified buyers, word for word.

★★★★★
Low price, but just as good as a tyre double the price. No issues with handling in the wet or on long car journeys. Not sure on how much mileage you would get out of a set of these tyres though.
WLWesley Lagolago175/65R15 · Verified
★★★★★
Straight away felt improved steering responsiveness. Cornering secure. The reduction of tyre noise on a really noisy chip seal (annoying they can get away with that) is noticeable. Perhaps 5 decibels but didn't check the prior tyres. Satisfied customer
SLSteve Lewis185/55R15 · Verified
★★★★★
Excellent tayers done 50 thousand km some can do recommend to everyone. Thanks for the brand Anchee
ADAiwin Dias205/60R16 · Verified
★★★★★
Arrived at my door 2 days after ordering. Awesome. Now I have quite, smooth driving. Will be ordering all tyres from you guys.
CFCatherine Foley185/65R15 · Verified
★★★★★
Awesome tyre and excellent value for money. Will happily purchase again as I only bought 2 so far.
SHSarah H.195/65R15 · Verified
★★★★★
Very easy process to select tyres online and have it delivered free the following day. This service has saved a 3hour round trip. You can't beat their prices. The most affordable place out.
AAnonymous185/65R15 · Verified

Every review sits on the page of the tyre it was written for, and you can read all of them on Judge.me.

The rest of the Anchee range

High performance

Anchee AC818

The performance tyre for cars on low profile sizes, 16 to 21 inch. Graded 480 A A.

SUV highway

Anchee AC828

The quiet highway tyre for SUVs and crossovers, 15 to 20 inch. Graded 520 A A.

Commercial

Anchee AC838

The work tyre for vans, light trucks and trailers that stay on the road.

Not sure of your size? Read it off the sidewall of the tyre you have now, or use our tyre size calculator to compare one size against another before you change anything. Every AC808 we carry is in the full Anchee range too, alongside the rest of our passenger car tyres.
Is it the right tyre

Is the Anchee AC808 any good?

Yes, and the grading backs it up. Every graded AC808 size carries a UTQG grade of 420 A A, 20 of the 32 sizes with a European label score a B for wet grip, one step off the top grade, and the range measures 70 to 72 decibels, which is quiet for any tyre. It comes with a five year manufacturer warranty, from a factory with more than ten years of experience building tyres for Yokohama. We have been the sole New Zealand importer of Anchee since 2018, and we fit the AC808 in our own workshop.

Who is the AC808 not for?

It is an everyday car tyre, and that is what it does best. If your car runs a low profile performance size on 16 to 21 inch wheels, the AC818 is the Anchee built for that. For an SUV or crossover choose the AC828, which carries the load ratings a heavier vehicle needs, and for a van or trailer choose the AC838.

How long will it last?

As long as the tyres it replaces, and often longer. The AC808 is graded 420 for treadwear, right on the median of 400 for the tyres we inspect in our workshop, and its compound is built for slow, even wear rather than for lap times. One owner reports 50,000 km from a set. How far yours go comes down to pressures, alignment and rotation, so keep those right and the AC808 will look after you. There is more on reading treadwear grades in our low profile tyre guide.
Ratings and sizes

What do the T, H and V speed ratings mean?

The letter is the top speed the tyre is built and tested for: T is 190 km/h, H is 210 km/h and V is 240 km/h. Across the AC808 range 10 are T rated (190 km/h), 15 are H rated (210 km/h) and 8 are V rated (240 km/h). None of those is a speed you will legally see in New Zealand. Match or beat the letter on your door placard, and if your placard says H, buy H or V. Our speed rating guide covers how to choose.

What load rating do I need?

Match or beat the load index on your door placard. Across the AC808 range the load index runs from 79 to 98, which is 435 kg to 750 kg per tyre, and two sizes are XL for extra load. On a small car that is rarely the deciding number, but it is worth a look before you buy. Our load rating guide explains it.

What pressure should I run?

Start with the placard on the door, then add a couple of PSI and watch the wear. Placard figures are set for a lightly loaded car and weighted to ride comfort, and tyres lose one to two PSI a month anyway, so a little above the placard is where most cars run best. Never go above the maximum moulded on the sidewall. Our tyre pressure guide explains why, and the pressure calculator will work it out for your car.

Why is the label different on some sizes?

Because the European label is measured size by size, not pattern by pattern. Most AC808 sizes grade B for wet grip, a group grade C, and the 175/70R14 grades E. Fuel is C or D depending on the size, and noise runs from 70 to 72 decibels. Same tread, different casing, different result. That is why the grades on our product pages sit against the size you are buying. New Zealand has no tyre label scheme of its own, which is something we have petitioned Parliament to change.

Is it directional? Which way round does it go?

No. The AC808 is symmetric and not directional, so it can be fitted either way round and rotated to any corner of the car. That keeps rotation simple and the wear even across the set. Our tread pattern guide shows how to tell the types apart.
Buying

Can you fit them for me?

Yes. Every size has a fitted and balanced option at our Te Puke workshop. Choose it on the tyre's own page, then book a time online. If you are further away we deliver, and any tyre shop can fit them.

What warranty does it carry?

A five year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, backed by us as the New Zealand importer. Normal wear and road hazard damage are not covered.

Who makes Anchee tyres?

Anchee tyres are made by Xingyuan, which the China Rubber Industry Association ranks seventh among Chinese tyre makers, and which has more than ten years of experience building tyres for Yokohama. We have been the sole New Zealand importer since 2018. There is more on our Anchee page.
Where these figures come from
  • UTQG grades, European label grades, speed ratings, XL count and load indices: our own listings for the 33 AC808 sizes, read 22 September 2026
  • Median treadwear of 400 for the tyres we inspect that are not low profile: our own workshop inspection records, published in the low profile tyre guide
  • Median noise of 72 decibels across every tyre we list: our own listings, read 22 September 2026
  • Pressure advice: our tyre pressure guide
  • Tread design and compound: Anchee's AC808 product sheet and catalogue, shown above
  • Speed symbol values for T, H and V: the standard speed symbol table
  • Warranty terms, the manufacturer and our importer status: our Anchee tyres page
  • Customer reviews, the five star share and the 50,000 km report: Judge.me, read 22 September 2026

European labels apply to European market sizes. New Zealand has no tyre labelling scheme, so the grades above are context rather than a local standard.

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Taylor Houghton

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