Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 - Test Results
Test Statistics
3
Tests Completed13th
Average Position5th
Best Result23rd
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
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 tire 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
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Noise/Comfort
Moderate
Details
• 3rd/10 noise in 2022 AZ SUV test (71 dB, +1.4% from best)
• 5th/8 noise in 2025 Moottori (+1.2% from best)
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Rolling Resistance/Efficiency
Minor
Details
• 5th/10 rolling resistance in 2022 AZ SUV test (7.37 kg/t, +22% from best)
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Dry Braking/Handling (smaller size context)
Minor
Details
• 4th/8 dry braking in 2025 Moottori (+3.5% from best)
• 4th/8 wet handling in 2025 Moottori (+1.5% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Performance (Braking & Handling)
Strong
Details
• 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)
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
Details
• 7th/8 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Moottori (+4% from best)
• 8th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2022 AZ SUV (+7.8% from best)
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Dynamic Dry Performance (SUV fitment)
Moderate
Details
• 10th/10 dry handling in 2022 AZ SUV (+1.8% from best)
• 8th/10 dry braking in 2022 AZ SUV (+5% from best)
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Overall Competitiveness/Awards
Moderate
Details
• 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
2025 Moottori Summer Tire Test
2025
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 3
Straight Aqua
2022 AZ SUV Tire Test
2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling