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Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Test Results

2025 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 averages a finish of 7th.

  • 1Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 7thAverage finish
  • 14%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

1 test in 2025

The latest test

2025 EV Tire Test P7 of 8

The Yokohama BluEarth-XT recorded the quietest passing noise in the test (68.7 dB at 50 mph), making it ideal for silent EVs. Its dry performance was reasonable, but wet weather capabilities showed weaknesses, particularly in aquaplaning resistance where it recorded the lowest values. With a projected lifespan of 18,815 miles and high rolling resistance (7.58 kg/t), its range impact was 232 miles. The tire received a "satisfactory" rating for its mixed performance profile.

Strong: Noise Weak: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Comfort, Wear, Value, Rolling Resistance Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Record by discipline

Where the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 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 1 P6 of 8 29% -
Dry Handling 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P6 of 8 29% -
Wet Handling 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Wet Circle 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Straight Aqua 1 P8 of 8 0% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P8 of 8 0% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Noise 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Value
Wear 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Value 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Range 1 P5 of 8 43% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 finished seventh of eight and was rated satisfactory in Auto Bild's 2025 EV Tire Test, in 215/55 R18. Its clearest strength was low external noise, first at 68.7 dB. It also placed third on the wet circle, just 1.8% behind best. Dry handling was fifth and dry braking sixth, with a stopping distance of 36.6 meters, 8.9% longer than the shortest. The tester considered its dry performance reasonable, but it did not turn those two stronger results into a high overall placing.

Standing water was the main concern: it ranked last in both aquaplaning disciplines, 20.5% behind best in a straight line and 14.6% in bends. Wet braking was sixth, 14% longer than best, and comfort seventh, so low passing noise did not mean a comfortable ride. Running costs also counted against it. Projected mileage was second lowest at 30,280 km, while rolling resistance and cost per kilometer were both seventh of eight. Those results point to compromises in efficiency and durability as well as aquaplaning resistance, although they come from a single test rather than a repeated pattern across sizes.

Performance Strengths

  • Road noise Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 1st of 8 for external noise, 68.7 dB, 2025 Auto Bild EV Tire Test
  • Wet grip Minor
    Details
    • 3rd of 8 on wet circle, 1.8% behind best, 2025 Auto Bild EV Tire Test

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning resistance Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 8th of 8 for straight aquaplaning, 20.5% behind best, 2025 Auto Bild EV test
    • 8th of 8 for curved aquaplaning, 14.6% behind best, 2025 Auto Bild EV test
    • wet weather capabilities showed weaknesses, particularly in aquaplaning resistance where it recorded the lowest values - 2025 EV Tire Test (2025)
  • Tread life Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 7th of 8 for projected mileage, 30,280 km, 2025 Auto Bild EV test
  • Rolling resistance Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 7th of 8, 7.58 kg/t and 29.4% above best, 2025 Auto Bild EV test
  • Value for money Minor
    Details
    • 7th of 8 for cost per kilometer, 42.7% above best, 2025 Auto Bild EV test
  • Ride comfort Minor
    Details
    • 7th of 8 for subjective comfort, 6 points, 2025 Auto Bild EV test

Every test, newest first 1

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

2025 1 test
P7 of 8 Beat 14% of the field

2025 EV Tire Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R18

The Yokohama BluEarth-XT recorded the quietest passing noise in the test (68.7 dB at 50 mph), making it ideal for silent EVs. Its dry performance was reasonable, but wet weather capabilities showed weaknesses, particularly in aquaplaning resistance where it recorded the lowest values. With a projected lifespan of 18,815 miles and high rolling resistance (7.58 kg/t), its range impact was 232 miles. The tire received a "satisfactory" rating for its mixed performance profile.

StrongNoise WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSubj. ComfortWearValueRolling Resistance WinnerHankook iON Evo

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