Tests 73 · 2 tests Owners 50 · 1,598 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (noise)
Head-to-head
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Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 3 road tests and 1,598 + 1,928 owner reviews. How we score
BluEarth-GT AE51 is ahead, 72–61
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Tests 68 · 3 tests Owners 77 · 1,928 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Are the Yokohama BlueEarth GT AE51 all seasons tires or summer tires? After google searching it, some say it's summer tires other say it's all seasons. From the thread pattern on it, it looks like a summer tire. The shop owner told me it's all season tires. Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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63
Dry
BluEarth-GT AE51 +1275Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 72 70 Reviews found online 50 82 Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 49.6 = 63
BluEarth-GT AE51: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 81.7 = 75
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66
Wet
BluEarth-GT AE51 +470Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 75 64 Reviews found online 53 78 Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 53.3 = 66
BluEarth-GT AE51: 60% × 63.9 + 40% × 78.1 = 70
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53
Comfort
BluEarth-GT AE51 +2174Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 45 76 Kinergy Eco 2: 40% × 63.9 (est.) + 60% × 45.2 = 53
BluEarth-GT AE51: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.2 = 74
No road tests of comfort for Kinergy Eco 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for BluEarth-GT AE51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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71
Noise
Kinergy Eco 2 +269Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 75 71 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 74.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
BluEarth-GT AE51: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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55
Treadwear
BluEarth-GT AE51 +1368Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 48 70 Kinergy Eco 2: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 47.5 = 55
BluEarth-GT AE51: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 69.7 = 68
No road tests of treadwear for Kinergy Eco 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for BluEarth-GT AE51. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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49
Handling (owners)
BluEarth-GT AE51 +3079Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Reviews found online 49 79 -
75
Efficiency
BluEarth-GT AE51 +277Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 BluEarth-GT AE51 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 75 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 72 |
| Dry | 63 | 75 |
| Wet | 66 | 70 |
| Comfort | 53 | 74 |
| Noise | 71 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 49 | 79 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Kinergy Eco 2
72
/ 100
BluEarth-GT AE51
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy Eco 2 | BluEarth-GT AE51 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #9/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #10/10 · 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #7/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 93% #5/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 82% #5/10 · 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 73% #6/10 · 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | #5/8 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Kinergy Eco 2
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet road grip
- Good value for the price point
- Slow and even tread wear / long-lasting durability
Cons
- Notable road noise reported by some users
- Stiff ride quality that can amplify road bumps
- Reduced performance and grip in wet or cold conditions as tread wears down
Tire B BluEarth-GT AE51
Pros
- Significantly reduced cabin noise and quiet highway cruising
- Impressive ride comfort and plush absorption of road imperfections
- Good dry handling and confident cornering grip
Cons
- Polarizing wet-weather performance, with some users reporting poor traction or sliding on damp or wet roads
- Firm or harsh ride reported on smaller sidewall/low-profile sizes when over-inflated
- Occasional reports of accelerated tread wear or cracking prematurely
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51
Community sentiment towards the Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 is largely positive, with owners frequently praising its low road noise, comfortable ride, and solid value for money. While several users highlight good wet and dry grip along with decent tread life over long ownership periods, a few drivers express reservations regarding heavy rain performance, visual appearance, and potential noise increase over time.
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2024-03-24
“Are the Yokohama BlueEarth GT AE51 all seasons tires or summer tires? After google searching it, some say it's summer tires other say it's all seasons. From the thread pattern on it, it looks like a summer tire. The shop owner told me it's all season tires. Read more”
r/Gulong
·3 upvotes ·2024-01-06
“Currently using Bluearth GT AE51. First thing I've noticed ay ang tahimik niya compared to my previous tires na Advan Fleva. Sobrang smooth. Choice ko talaga ay mag Advan Fleva nalang sana ulit since it's cheaper kaso out of stock and badly needed new tires so I settled dun sa Bluearth na available. I do have an issue with the Bluearth tires tho muka siyang flat kahit tama naman yung hangin. Based on my research, marami rami din akong nabasa online na ganun din ang issue so I've learned to live with it nalang. Been very busy kase although pag may time ibabalik ko sa shop since may 5 year warranty naman (baka mamaya oblong na pala talaga).”
r/CarTalkUK
·2025-07-08
“Have these tyres been fitted correctly (Yokohama blu earth gt ae51) Hi guys, I got these tyres fitted yesterday and have just noticed that the tread pattern looks abit different due to it probably being fitted incorrectly. For reference the first picture is the drivers side and second slide is the passenger side.”
Top themes
#low road noise#ride comfort and softness#wet and dry grip#value for money#treadwear and longevity#warranty coverage#tire sidewall appearance
Based on 29 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | B · Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | 78 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 200 - 400 A - B A | — |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
72
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Where the Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 scores 79 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 scores 74 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 scores 68 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 scores 75 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51
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Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Which is better in the wet, Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51, 70 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51, 75 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51, 74 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51, 68 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Kinergy Eco 2 or BluEarth-GT AE51?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology