Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51

The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 33 tyre reviews averaging 81% over 277,045 miles driven, and 3 tests with an average result of 13th.

Dry Grip 88%
Wet Grip 78%
Road Feedback 77%
Handling 79%
Wear 80%
Comfort 83%
Buy again 80%

First On MarketSeptember 2016
Wheel Size14 - 20"
Width155 - 275mm
Profile30 - 65
Rolling ResistanceB - D
Wet GripA - C
Noise (dB)67 - 71
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The BluEarth GT AE51 is ranked 40th of 154 Summer Premium Touring tyres.

Tests Included

3

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

23rd

Average Result

13th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test
5th of 8 tyres
  • The Yokohama scored 8.6 overall, with its standout feature being low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency. In fact, the test noted that its 3.3% lower rolling resistance compared to Momo could save about two liters of fuel per thousand kilometers. The tyre handles well in most conditions with decent grip levels, though it doesn't match the top performers in wet grip. Noise levels are well controlled, making it a comfortable option for everyday driving.
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2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
10th of 10 tyres
  • Bottom in the wet, lacking grip when it matters. The Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE-51 is better in the dry, although there is no connection to the road and the rolling resistance is too high.
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2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
23rd of 44 tyres
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2025 Tyre Tests

2022 Tyre Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
14 inch
175/65R14 82 HCA68
15 inch
195/65R15 91 HBA71
195/65R15 91 VBA71
185/65R15 88 HCA68
185/65R15 88 TBB67
195/55R15 85 VCA71
185/65R15 88 TBB67
16 inch
205/60R16 92 VBC67
205/55R16 91 VBA71
205/55R16 94 VBA71
215/60R16 99 VBA71
205/60R16 96 WBA71
205/55R16 91 WBA71
205/60R16 92 VBA71
215/60R16 95 HBA71
205/60R16 92 VBC67
17 inch
215/55R17 94 VCC67
215/55R17 94 VCC67
225/50R17 98 WBA71
215/55R17 98 WBA71
225/45R17 94 WBA71
215/45R17 91 WCA71
205/50R17 93 WCA71
215/45R17 87 WCC68
18 inch
245/45R18 100 WBA71
225/40R18 92 WCA71
245/40R18 97 WBA71
255/35R18 94 WCA69
19 inch
235/35R19 91 WCA71
20 inch
245/35R20 95 WCA69
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Questions and Answers for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51

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October 23, 2021

Hi...Can you compare Yokohama bluearth gt ae51 vs new Vredestein ultrac? Thanks a lot!

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June 13, 2023

Is yokohama es51 fuel efficient?

The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 is a high-performance all-season tire designed for passenger vehicles. It is part of Yokohama's BluEarth series, which focuses on providing environmentally-friendly tires without compromising performance.

Here are some key features and characteristics of the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51:

All-Season Performance: The BluEarth GT AE51 is engineered to deliver excellent performance in various weather conditions, including dry, wet, and light snow. It provides reliable traction and handling throughout the year.

Fuel Efficiency: One of the primary goals of the BluEarth series is to enhance fuel efficiency. The AE51 tire incorporates Yokohama's advanced tire technology to reduce rolling resistance, which can help improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions.
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Size Price Range  
215/55 R16 £118.19 - £123.50 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
215/55 R17 £120.83 - £138.61 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 £94.99 - £102.22 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R19 £151.25 - £170.96 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/45 R18 £157.75 - £157.75 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/50 R18 £123.99 - £145.63 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 46 tyre sizes - View all.

Top 3 Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 Reviews

Given 93% while driving a Maruti Udyog swift (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Well Yokohama Bluearth GT AE51 tyres are soft compound tyres and offers great grip on dry, braking is excellent, steering feels very light and is very comfortable only it lacks when it comes to fuel efficiency, after crossing speed of 85km/hr fuel efficiency starts dropping rest in every aspect it is mind blowing
Helpful 275 - tyre reviewed on July 27, 2021
Given 94% while driving a Toyota 86 GT (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Perfect tyre for a Toyota GT86, another world from awful Primacy. Grippy but also nicely malleable at limit. Traction excellent and wearing well too.
Helpful 131 - tyre reviewed on August 22, 2021
Given 99% while driving a Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 FSI Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
It is a soft tire, comfortable super comfortable, grip and design, no noise is heard, for now one of the best tires surpassing michelin in comfort.
Helpful 109 - tyre reviewed on August 19, 2021
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Given 44% while driving a Mazda 3 SkyactiV (205/60 R16) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
I had read the previously good reviews of this tyre and to be fair, the handling and grip in the dry are decent. However, it has a Jekyl and Hyde personality and in the wet the lack of grip is absolutely shocking. It feels more like a low end budget tyre in the wet, scrambling for grip when pulling onto roundabouts and from junctions at at a quite ordinary pace. Cornering in the wet is a nerve shredding experience, again due to the shocking lack of grip. Definitely not a repeat purchase.
Helpful 4 - tyre reviewed on February 27, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Honda City (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Overall an excellent tire. Occasionally stones get stuck in the grooves and it being a softer compound, the groove is damaged a bit. But this is a very miniscule issue.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on October 28, 2024
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Given 83% while driving a Maruti Udyog Ertiga (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Pros
High comfort
Less road noise
Good fuel efficiency
Good Dry Grip
Decent tyre life

Cons
Sidewall is not that strong
Need better grip on wet conditions
Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on October 7, 2024
Given 97% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 cdi (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 372 miles
Respecting the speed limits, it is a great tire on the dry, grips well on the wet. They are placed at the rear, they replaced the Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2. It is day and night, the rear follows much better in changes of direction. I will surely buy the same ones at the front.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on August 13, 2024
Given 84% while driving a Mazda 6 Wagon (225/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 36,000 average miles
This is the best touring tires I have had! It grips well on the dry & wet. Aquaplaning is acceptable IMO. It's treadwear is simply long lasting and even though I'm already over 55K KM, the noise level is still very acceptable!
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on April 8, 2024
Given 44% while driving a BMW 330e (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 12,000 average miles
I have done 12K miles on these tyres. Comfortable ride, good grip in the dry, but very poor in the wet. They give good feedback in the dry, but nothing in the wet. Same when it comes to handling. The tyres are like chalk and cheese. They have replaced a set of Pirelli's which I got 49K miles from. The Pirelli's weren't great in the wet either, but these are way worse. I would not buy these tyres again.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on February 5, 2024
Given 47% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17) on mostly town for 9,000 spirited miles
Four Tyres fitted to a mini cooper s to replace Goodyear eagle 3. Really disappointed. Not that great in the dry, and terrible in the wet. Just flashing traction control lights. After just 2 years and 6000 miles all four Tyres were advisory on the MOT with cracking down all the treads. Now replaced.
Helpful 45 - tyre reviewed on December 6, 2023
Given 94% while driving a Volvo C30 1.6 Drive (205/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
Replaced Avon ZV7s on the front basically as the equivalent Yoko's were £25 a corner cheaper and the same wet A-grading as the predecessors.
Helpful 52 - tyre reviewed on September 23, 2023
Given 84% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/55 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 average miles
bought a Camry with Dunlop SP Lm sport, 215/55/17 , the handling of car was super scary, braking was bad, cabin noise at back made me think my wheel bearings are worn out, i checked them and bearings were fine , then i replaced the front ones with Yokohama GT, the braking, handling, cabin noise and smoothness significantly improved, i never thought tyre brand and model can make a huge difference in the car’s performance, so i purchased another 2 for back, the only negative side of Yokohama Bluearth GT is the treads wearing out faster than usual. Definitely buy it again.
Helpful 41 - tyre reviewed on August 10, 2023
Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 200HP (235/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Very good tyres for dry handling, very good fuel economy, the only thing bothers me is the comfort.. even with 32psi these are rough on even small humps or potholes. These are bit tough tyres and may lasts longer. Due to its low rolling resistance, breaking distance also bit more. Michelin Primacy 4 were much better on comfort absorbing uneven road surface but they are 1.5 times expensive.. but they are worth because of perfect balance of safety, stability, comfort and economy.

On good highways Yokohama AE51 are very stable, comfortable, confident, and giving me very good fuel economy than Michelins. If the slow speed and rough road comfort they can improve then these will be the one of the best tyres for its price.
Helpful 51 - tyre reviewed on July 29, 2023
Given 93% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa (245/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Had this tyre fitted to my car and they are perfect for my small hatchback. Excellent dry grip and handling with full confidence to throw it into corners, wet grip is also quite good. However it does take some time for them to heat up in the wet to get significant grip. Fuel economy is also very good, I would recommend this tyre for small hot hatchbacks. 10/10
Helpful 50 - tyre reviewed on June 30, 2023
Given 27% while driving a (235/50 R18) on mostly town for 6,213 average miles
Worst tyre ever i had used, previously factory fitted continental uc6 pretty solid tyre. I read review thru here found out this tyres not bad i would give a try. Once fitted on my car i totally regret it and feel like throw this tyre away. On dry pretty average grip but on wet road totally useless, when going uphill at genting wet road totally no grip at all keep wheel spin. I'll used it for temporary right now due to still new, but I would like people to avoid this tyres. I'll change it to yokohama v601
Helpful 48 - tyre reviewed on May 19, 2023