Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 – Test & Review

Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 photo, test, review

Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 is a Premium Touring Summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

Key performance

Yokohama’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
96.75 %
Dry braking
95.26 %
Dry handling
98.24 %
Wet performance
93.4 %
Wet braking
92.81 %
Wet handling
89.96 %
Wet lateral handling
97.44 %
Aquaplaning
92.19 %
Rolling resistance
81.95 %
Noise
98.59 %

Yokohama BluEarth AE51 Tests

2022 Auto Zeitung (215/55 R17)

In 2022 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the tire at size 215/55 R17 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tires.

Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 test, ratings, review
9th place in Wet braking. +3.6m braking distance.
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 test, ratings, review
Last place in Wet handling. +9.8sec lap time.
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 test, ratings, review
6-9th place in Wet lateral handling. +0.3sec lap time.
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 test, ratings, review
8th place in Lateral aqua. -6.3km/h float speed.
Yokohama BluEarth AE51 test, ratings, review
8-10th place in Dry braking. +1.8m braking distance.
Yokohama BluEarth AE51 test, ratings, review
Last place in Dry handling. +1.1sec lap time.
Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 test, ratings, review
5th place in Rolling resistance. +1.33kg/t.
Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 test, ratings, review
3-5th place in Noise. +1dB external noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
8-10
38
+1.8
95.26%
Dry handling
10
62.6
+1.1
98.24%
Wet braking
9
50.1
+3.6
92.81%
Wet handling
10
97.6
+9.8
89.96%
Wet lateral handling
6-9
11.7
+0.3
97.44%
Straight aqua
8
74.4
-6.3
92.19%
Rolling resistance
5
7.37
+1.33
81.95%
Noise
3-5
71
+1
98.59%

Test result: last place.

  • Long wet braking distance and the worst handling time.
  • Average aquaplaning resistance.
  • Acceptable dry performance.
  • Average rolling resistance.
  • Low noise.

Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2022 Auto Zeitung
Dry braking
95.26% 95.26%
Dry handling
98.24% 98.24%
Wet braking
92.81% 92.81%
Wet handling
89.96% 89.96%
Wet lateral handling
97.44% 97.44%
Straight aqua
92.19% 92.19%
Rolling resistance
81.95% 81.95%
Noise
98.59% 98.59%

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