Yokohama BluEarth AE50 - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

13^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

22^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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

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
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
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
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
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)

Performance Weaknesses

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)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong 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
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
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