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Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2019 to 2025 4 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 averages a finish of 14th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 34% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 25% across 6 tests.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 14thAverage finish
  • 28%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

6 tests, 2019 to 2025

0%50%100%20192020202320242025Average 28%2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview (2019): P15 of 31, Beat 53% of the field2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test (2020): P23 of 32, Beat 27% of the field2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout (2023): P21 of 35, Beat 41% of the fieldThe Best All Season Tires for 2024 (2024): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024): P14 of 16, Beat 13% of the field2025 Motor All Season Tire Test (2025): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 28%
The latest test

2025 Motor All Season Tire Test P6 of 7

The Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 performs below expectations in this test. The tire only manages competitive results in wet conditions, while taking last or near-last positions in most other categories. Disappointingly, it loses the overall competition to the budget-focused Dębica despite being more expensive. The BluEarth-4S AW21 also records the highest noise levels and the worst rolling resistance of all tested tires, negatively impacting both comfort and fuel efficiency. Manufactured in the Philippines, this mid-segment tire struggles to justify its price point given its underwhelming overall performance.

Strong: Wet Handling Weak: Dry Braking, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Noise, Rolling Resistance Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

Record by discipline

Where the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 6 P14.5 of 21.5 25% -
Dry Handling 2 P4.5 of 7 42% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P4 of 7 50% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 6 P13.7 of 21.5 34% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P10 of 16 40% -
Wet Handling 2 P4 of 7 50% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Wet Circle 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Straight Aqua 3 P7.7 of 10 26% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P9 of 11.5 22% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P2.7 of 10 79% 1
Snow Traction 3 P6 of 10 47% 1
Snow Handling 2 P6 of 7 17% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P4 of 7 50% -
Snow Circle 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Ice
Ice Braking 2 P7.5 of 11.5 57% 1
Ice Traction 1 P6 of 7 17% -
Comfort
Noise 3 P9.7 of 10 2% -
Tire Weight 1 P16 of 16 0% -
Value
Wear 2 P9.5 of 11.5 28% -
Value 1 P3 of 7 67% -
Rolling Resistance 2 P7 of 7 0% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P15 of 16 7% -
Abrasion 1 P16 of 16 0% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Michelin CrossClimate 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with CrossClimate 2 4 0 4 - 0%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Fulda MultiControl 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Vredestein Quatrac 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 This tire 6 0 14th 28%
Yokohama BluEarth AllSeason 2 Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.

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 tire 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
  • Ice grip Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Snow traction Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

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 in 1 of 3 tests
    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%)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 6

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

2025 Motor All Season Tire Test

Motor 215/55 R17

The Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 performs below expectations in this test. The tire only manages competitive results in wet conditions, while taking last or near-last positions in most other categories. Disappointingly, it loses the overall competition to the budget-focused Dębica despite being more expensive. The BluEarth-4S AW21 also records the highest noise levels and the worst rolling resistance of all tested tires, negatively impacting both comfort and fuel efficiency. Manufactured in the Philippines, this mid-segment tire struggles to justify its price point given its underwhelming overall performance.

StrongWet Handling WeakDry BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerNokian Seasonproof 2

2024 2 tests
P14 of 16 Beat 13% of the field

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

The Yokohama BluEarth-4S tire 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 winter surfaces. On dry surfaces, the tire offers barely adequate steering feedback and lacks precision. The driver must make frequent corrections due to delayed steering response and inconsistent cornering. The test vehicle tends to oversteer early in dynamic maneuvers, resulting in an adequate rating for limit behavior. Braking distance is rated as satisfactory. On wet roads, the BluEarth-4S performs satisfactorily. It narrowly misses a good rating in braking tests, while its aquaplaning resistance and handling are clearly rated as satisfactory. The tire struggles to effectively combine longitudinal and lateral forces and tends to under- or oversteer relatively early. In winter conditions, the Yokohama achieves a satisfactory result. It scores well in snow braking but only satisfactory in traction and snow handling. The test vehicle offers satisfactory steering precision, but with a narrow and low performance limit. Ice braking performance is also rated as satisfactory. Environmentally, the Japanese-made Yokohama BluEarth-4S receives a satisfactory rating. It achieves only satisfactory scores in projected mileage, wear, and efficiency. The tire is criticized for production residues on new tires, which unnecessarily impact the environment during initial use..

WeakDry BrakingNoiseTire WeightWearFuel ConsumptionAbrasion WinnerGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

The Best All Season Tires for 2024

Tire Reviews 205/55 R16 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 is another tire 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 all season tire as it was firmly outclassed when not in winter conditions.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow TractionIce Braking WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningIce TractionNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerContinental AllSeasonContact 2

2023 1 test
2020 1 test
2019 1 test

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