P11 of 20
Beat 47% of the field
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 Test Results
Tested 2015 to 2020
3 publications
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 averages a finish of 13th.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 13thAverage finish
- 41%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
6 tests, 2015 to 2020
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 41%
Record by discipline
Where the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P12.5 of 15 | 22% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P5.5 of 15 | 62% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P8 of 20 | 63% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P8 of 15 | 54% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P9 of 15 | 49% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P13 of 20 | 37% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P12 of 15 | 22% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P4 of 20 | 84% | - |
| Noise | 2 | P3 of 15 | 84% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P3 of 15 | 84% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Yokohama BluEarth AE50. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dunlop Sport BluResponse
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Nokian Line
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Nexen N Blue HD+
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Fulda EcoControl HP
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Continental Premium Contact 5
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Maxxis Premitra HP5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Sportrac 5
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T005
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 6 tests. Updated November 16, 2025.
Across six summer tests, the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 delivers mixed performance: competitive subjective comfort, low noise, and strong rolling resistance efficiency, but inconsistent safety-critical grip, particularly in wet and some dry braking scenarios. It posts mid-pack to lower-mid overall rankings (avg. 12.7), with one solid 2019 showing but otherwise trailing leaders. Notable highlight is excellent projected wear in 2016 AutoBild, indicating strong longevity/value potential, yet wet aquaplaning and wet handling gaps limit its overall competitiveness.
Performance Strengths
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Rolling Resistance and Efficiency
Strong
Details
- 3rd/20 rolling resistance (+14.8% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
- 3rd/10 rolling resistance (+6.7% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
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Noise/Comfort Refinement
Strong
Details
- Noise 71 dB, 3rd/20 (+1.4% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
- Noise 70 dB, 3rd/10 (+2.9% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
- Subjective comfort 7 pts, 4th/20 (+12.5% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
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Tread Wear/Longevity
Strong
Details
- Projected wear winner at 42,660 km in 2016 AutoBild full test (article mention)
- Article: "Unsurprisingly Yokohama win" on wear in 2016 AutoBild
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Dry Handling Stability
Moderate
Details
- Dry handling 5th/20 (+0.7% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
- Dry handling 6th/10 (+1.9% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
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Overall Competitiveness in Mid-Size Segment
Moderate
Details
- 6th/10 overall in 2019 Auto Zeitung; editorial note: "Maxxis, Yokohama and Bridgestone all having excellent results"
- 13/50 in 2016 AutoBild braking shootout (advanced to full test)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
good dry handling
- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (2020)good handling on dry roads
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (2016)
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Value for money
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
best value for money
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (2016)
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry Braking Performance
Strong
Details
- 18th/20 in dry braking (+8.5% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
- 7th/10 in dry braking (+5% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
-
Wet Handling and Control
Moderate
Details
- 14th/20 wet handling (+9.3% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung; subjective wet 13th/20 (+71.1% from best)
- 4th/10 wet handling (+3.8% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung (variable)
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
- Straight aquaplaning 16th/20 (+13.8% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
- Straight aquaplaning 8th/10 (+5.7% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
Reduced aquaplaning resistance
- 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (2019)Low resistance to aquaplaning
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (2016)
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Value/Price Competitiveness
Moderate
Details
- Price 16th/20 (+82.6% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
- Price 6th/10 (+77.4% from best) in 2019 Auto Zeitung
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Overall Consistency Across Tests
Strong
Details
- Average overall position 12.7 over 6 tests
- 22nd/47 in 2018 AutoBild braking prelim; 12th/15 in 2016 AutoBild full test; 12th/12 in 2015 ACE
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Long wet braking distances
- 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (2020)
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Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
poor grip and tendency to understeer in the wet
- 2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (2016)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 (3 tests) and 31 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Ride comfort strength in 1 of 3 tests 8 praise, 3 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 2 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
- Rolling resistance strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Wet grip weakness in 1 of 3 tests 13 praise, 2 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 8 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Road noise no test mentions it 12 praise, 5 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip no test mentions it 9 praise, 2 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2020 1 test
2019 1 test
P6 of 10
Beat 44% of the field
2018 1 test
P22 of 51
Beat 54% of the field
2016 2 tests
P12 of 15
Beat 21% of the field
2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
Satisfactory
P13 of 50
Beat 76% of the field
2015 1 test
P12 of 12
Beat 0% of the field
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