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Yokohama BluEarth RV02

Premium Touring Summer

The Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is a summer touring tyre whose owners generally like its comfort and quiet running. Owner praise for dry and wet grip conflicts with criticism in both independent tests, while wear and fuel-use impressions are mixed.

The quick answer

Owners say 77% from 8 owner reviews 63% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P7 of 8 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Value Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 8owner reviews
  • 115,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Yokohama BluEarth RV02

7.5/10

Better than 54% of summer tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 8 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2020 52% 88%
Owner reviews8 owner reviews · rated 77% 71% 12%
Combined 54% 7.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 56% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 42% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 57% 9% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 81% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 56% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 37% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2020 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test Gute Fahrt · 215/50 R18 P7 / 8
  2. 2020 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 235/55 R17 P5 / 12
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 averages a finish of 6th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
6th Average
5th Best
7th Worst
The latest test

2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test P7 of 8

Satisfactory - low fuel use, but at the cost of grip.

Weak: Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Straight Aqua Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

YearTestResultAward
20202020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre TestGute Fahrt · 215/50 R18P7 / 8
20202020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre TestADAC · 235/55 R17P5 / 12
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Size Range4 sizes available

215-235Width55-65Profile17-18Rim99-106 V-WLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU Label

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes235/50 R18235/60 R18225/45 R19215/60 R16225/55 R18215/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 stops 3.5% longer than premium rivals and 1.9% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 56/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the wet from 8 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 stops 4.7% longer than premium rivals and 2.9% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 42/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 8 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Yokohama BluEarth RV02?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Yokohama BluEarth RV02's rolling resistance is 0.6% lower than premium rivals and 3.4% lower than mid-range rivals.
How many miles does the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is expected to last around 24,903 miles (40,077 km).
What do owners say about the Yokohama BluEarth RV02?
Across 8 owner ratings the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 averages 77%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.9. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 (5)
What is the Yokohama BluEarth RV02's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama BluEarth RV02?
Owners rate the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 5.9 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 25,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 again?
63% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 come in?
The Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is available in 4 sizes, ranging from 215-235/55-65 R17-18.
Owner Questions (1)
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I’ve got a 3.5 v6 Toyota Estima running on these in 215/55/17r. A nice big comfy bus with very understeery tendencies. Show more I’ve got a 3.5 v6 Toyota Estima running on these in 215/55/17r. A nice big comfy bus with very understeery tendencies. Unfortunately, with 280ps/340+nm going through the front wheels it has a tendency to spin from standstill when it’s damp or going uphill. What tyres would reduce the chance of this happening, but also remain comfortable and very quiet? Show less
May 20, 2022
Something like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5 might offer you more traction without upsetting the comfort of the vehicle too much.

Yokohama BluEarth RV02 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 7 reviews

Comfort and wet grip are the main strengths owners describe for the Yokohama BluEarth RV02, each praised by four of seven drivers. Dry grip and quiet running also attract positive comments, and five reviews score above 70%. Later-use experience is less uniform: one owner reports little excessive wear after more than 40,000 km, while another feels it wears quickly. A separate end-of-life account describes comfort falling and noise rising as the tread wears, but this is one driver rather than an established ageing pattern. The small group is mostly satisfied with everyday grip and ride quality, with less agreement on service life.

What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings

  • Owner score 77%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Wet Grip 81%
  • Handling 80%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Wear 59%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 57%

“After less than 3 years my tyres had developed bad cracking at the bottom of every tread. I am now having to replace all four tyres despite them having plenty of wear left. This is clearly a fault with either materials...”

  • Nissan
  • 17,000 miles
Read full review → 929 found this helpful
Longest term 76%

“Have a 2016 Nissan Qashqai shod with them. Stark contrast to the Goodyear's I had on a Toyota Rush which was pretty lethal in the rain and one had to keep ones wits about them when driving fast in the dry. That said...”

  • Nissan
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 781 found this helpful

All 7 Yokohama BluEarth RV02 reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
76%
Member
  • Nissan
  • 215/55 R17
  • 40,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Have a 2016 Nissan Qashqai shod with them. Stark contrast to the Goodyear's I had on a Toyota Rush which was pretty lethal in the rain and one had to keep ones wits about them when driving fast in the dry. That said, the Yokohama's do appear to wear easily in comparison which I would attribute to a softer compound.

I will however be considering the Yokohama's again when they need replacing which will be in the new year. I may consider another make if they have similar stats but a longer life, otherwise happy with the tyres overall performance.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 781
57%
Member
  • Nissan
  • 225/55 R18
  • 17,000 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
After less than 3 years my tyres had developed bad cracking at the bottom of every tread. I am now having to replace all four tyres despite them having plenty of wear left. This is clearly a fault with either materials or the manufacture of the tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 929
67%
Member
Replaced Nexen N’Fera RU5 with Yokohama RV02. Pretty decent tires for it’s price. However level of comfort drops drastically as the thread wore down and noise increases.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 954

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Switching from Dunlops, these tires are major upgrades. On dry, grip level is sufficient. On wet however, grip remains high and car doesn’t falter under braking or hard turns. About tread wear, the tires are currently at 40000+km ~ 3.5 years, but doesn’t show any excessive sign of wear. Might do another 20000km. Used sometimes for cross-country trips in SEA climate. In the comfort department, this is where it’s leagues above Dunlops. Road noise are almost nonexistent. Bumps and potholes are endured softly without bumping out the wheels. Suggested these tires to colleagues and friends and all of them likes it.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 914
81%
Member
As these BluEarth RV02 are designed to be primary used on MPVs, it works exceptionally well on my Vellfire, after replacing the OEM Toyo tires, the RV02 made the car feel way more stable while going over uneven surfaces with less body movements. Felt more comfortable than the Toyos and also had better grip during the wet and better fuel consumption.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 920
90%
Member
Yokohama BluEarh RV02 are very comfortable and suitable for vehicles with high center of gravity. They have exceptional wet grip & dry grip & also improve stability for vehicles such as SUVs and MPVs.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 837
91%
Member
Replace the Continental contiSport5 Suv on my Hyundai Tucson 2.0 4x4.. It was a greate surprise both the grip and the overall drive of the car. Surprisingly low noise tire and smooth.. Recommended will buy again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,015
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