Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

14^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

23^rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 - Official Image

Across six all-season tests, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 shows a clear pattern of weak dry braking and efficiency, mixed wet performance, and sporadically strong snow/ice stopping. Average overall ranking is poor (14.2), dragged down by bottom-tier dry braking, aquaplaning, high rolling resistance, heavy weight, and high abrasion. However, it can deliver competitive snow braking and occasional strong wet handling laps.
Overall, the tyre suits climates prioritizing winter grip over summer performance. Its wet handling pace can be respectable, but braking (dry and wet) is generally below class leaders, and comfort/efficiency (noise, fuel use, RR) are consistent weaknesses.

Performance Strengths

Snow and Ice Braking Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow braking in 2024 test (17.6 m)
• 1st place ice braking in 2024 test (6.48 m)
• 3rd/16 snow braking in 2024 ADAC (+5% from best)
Wet Handling Pace Moderate Details
• 2nd/7 wet handling in 2025 Motor (+0.5% from best)
• Midfield wet braking/handling cluster in 2024 ADAC (wet braking 11/16, +8.4%; wet braking concrete 10/16, +10.1%)
Value/Wear (isolated results) Minor Details
• Wear 4/7 in 2024 test (+21% from best distance)
• Price 2/7 in 2024 test (good purchase price), Value 3/7

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking and Overall Dry Performance Strong Details
• 6/7 dry braking in 2025 Motor (+12.6%)
• 7/7 dry braking in 2024 test (+17.5%)
• 15/16 dry braking in 2024 ADAC (+16.7%)
• 27/35 dry braking in 2023 (+13.8%)
• 19/33 dry braking in 2020 (+12.8%)
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance, Fuel Consumption, Weight, Abrasion) Strong Details
• 7/7 rolling resistance in 2025 Motor (+28.5%)
• 7/7 rolling resistance in 2024 test (+31.5%)
• 15/16 fuel consumption in 2024 ADAC (+5.8%)
• 16/16 weight in 2024 ADAC (+27.8%)
• 16/16 abrasion in 2024 ADAC (+76.9%)
Noise/Comfort Strong Details
• 7/7 noise in 2025 Motor (+4.6% from best)
• 7/7 noise in 2024 test (+3.7%)
• 15/16 noise in 2024 ADAC (+2.3%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 5/7 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Motor (+13.1%)
• 12/16 straight and curved aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC (+9.1% and +22.2%)
• 6/7 straight aquaplaning and curved in 2024 test (+10.3% and +21.3%)
Wet Braking Moderate Details
• 5/7 wet braking in 2025 Motor (+11.7%)
• 6/7 wet braking in 2024 test (+14.5%)
• 19/35 wet braking in 2023 (+16.4%)
• 23/33 wet braking in 2020 (+17.6%)
• 11/16 wet braking in 2024 ADAC (+8.4%)
Snow Traction/Handling Consistency Minor Details
• 7/7 snow traction and snow handling in 2025 Motor (+15.4% and +6.6%)
• Snow handling 5/7 in 2024 test (+3.1%), snow circle 5/7 (+6.2%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

The Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 performs below expectations in this test. The tyre only manages competitive results in wet conditions, while taking last or near-last positions in most other categorie...

Strong:
Wet Handling

Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance

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2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Yokohama BluEarth-4S tyre receives an overall adequate rating for driving safety. It shows significant weaknesses on dry roads at high temperatures and misses good ratings on both wet and winte...

Weak:
Noise, Tyre Weight, Dry Braking, Abrasion, Fuel Consumption, Wear

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The Best All Season Tyres for 2024

2024
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 is another tyre that is better in the snow and ice than the dry and wet. It's not a bad product, and it was very good in the snow, but perhaps a bit too good for an al...

Strong:
Ice Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Price

Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Ice Traction, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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