Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

13th

Average Position

5th

Best Result

23rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 - Official Image

The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 shows middling to below-average performance overall across three summer tests, with an average position of 12.7. It performs acceptably in dry and wet handling/braking in smaller/mid-size fitments (205/55 R16), but falls notably behind in the more competitive SUV/crossover 215/55 R17 tests, particularly in wet handling and braking. Comfort/noise and efficiency (rolling resistance) are relative bright spots in isolated results, yet aquaplaning resistance and dynamic wet grip repeatedly lag behind leaders.
Overall, the tyre lacks consistent top-tier results and is rarely competitive in wet performance, which heavily influences rankings. No awards or test wins are present, and one test shows bottom-place finishes in dynamic disciplines, indicating limited safety margins in demanding wet scenarios.

Performance Strengths
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • 3rd/10 noise in 2022 AZ SUV test (71 dB, +1.4% from best)
    • 5th/8 noise in 2025 Moottori (+1.2% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Minor
    • 5th/10 rolling resistance in 2022 AZ SUV test (7.37 kg/t, +22% from best)
  • Dry Braking/Handling (smaller size context) Minor
    • 4th/8 dry braking in 2025 Moottori (+3.5% from best)
    • 4th/8 wet handling in 2025 Moottori (+1.5% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Performance (Braking & Handling) Strong
    • 10th/10 wet handling in 2022 AZ SUV (+11.2% from best) and 9th/10 wet braking (+7.7%)
    • 24th/44 wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild (+17.1% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 7th/8 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Moottori (+4% from best)
    • 8th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2022 AZ SUV (+7.8% from best)
  • Dynamic Dry Performance (SUV fitment) Moderate
    • 10th/10 dry handling in 2022 AZ SUV (+1.8% from best)
    • 8th/10 dry braking in 2022 AZ SUV (+5% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness/Awards Moderate
    • Average overall position 12.7 with no test wins or recommendations
    • 10th/10 overall in 2022 AZ SUV; 23rd/44 in 2022 Auto Bild
Performance Over Time

Test History

5
of 8
2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 3

The Yokohama scored 8.6 overall, with its standout feature being low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency. In fact, the test noted that its 3.3% lower rolling resistance compared to Momo c...
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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10
of 10
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Bottom in the wet, lacking grip when it matters. The Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE-51 is better in the dry, although there is no connection to the road and the rolling resistance is too high.
Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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23
of 44
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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