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Pirelli Powergy vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

BluEarth XT AE61 is ahead, 72–67

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Tire APirelli

Powergy

Summer

Tests 76 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,805 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (noise)

“Avg 29mpg on a 2015 Mazda 3 Sport Nav 2L 165bhp, any ideas? I've had this car for about 3-4 weeks now, posted it here on this subreddit too. So far, I've done about 800 miles and my average fuel consumtion seems to be around 29mpg - 10.2L/100km. The car doesn't have its original rims, its on **MAM RS3** 18" rims with Pirelli Powergy tires 215/45/R18 (internet says these tires provide good fuel economy). On longer trips the average is about 40mpg-45mpg which still seems a bit high. My work commute is about 2 miles, and I do occasionally drive in a spirited manner. Is this okay? Thank you all!”

Tire BYokohama

BluEarth XT AE61

Summer

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 79 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 EV Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    BluEarth XT AE61 +3
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePowergyBluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score)7770
    Reviews found online6483
    Dry Braking (% of best)94%92%
  2. 72

    Wet

    BluEarth XT AE61 +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePowergyBluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score)7668
    Reviews found online6780
    Wet Braking (% of best)96%90%
    Wet Circle (% of best)98%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best)97%97%
  3. 68

    Comfort

    Powergy +2
    66
    Why this score
    SourcePowergyBluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score)7465
    Reviews found online5868
  4. 74

    Noise

    BluEarth XT AE61 +6
    80
    Why this score
    SourcePowergyBluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score)7989
  5. 57

    Treadwear

    BluEarth XT AE61 +5
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePowergyBluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score)–53
    Reviews found online5176
  6. 63

    Handling

    BluEarth XT AE61 +17
    80
    Why this score
    SourcePowergyBluEarth XT AE61
    Reviews found online6380
Scores at a glance
Pirelli Powergy vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli PowergyYokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Relative Score 67 72
Dry 72 75
Wet 72 73
Comfort 68 66
Noise 74 80
Treadwear 57 62
Handling 63 80

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Headline score

Powergy

BluEarth XT AE61

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryPowergyBluEarth XT AE61ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 81% #8/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 85% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test −4.6 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 94% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 92% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +1.7 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 77% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +3.3 Different tests
Noise Other 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 20% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 14% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +5.7 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 92% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 80% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +12.3 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −7.1 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 90% #6/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 +5.5 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test −0.1 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 97% #6/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −0.6 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Powergy

Pros

  • Significantly reduced road noise and quiet highway ride
  • Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting
  • Comfortable and smooth ride quality compared to run-flats

Cons

  • Faster than average tread wear or shallow initial tread depth
  • Negative impact on fuel economy (MPG) for some users
  • Soft sidewalls leading to muted steering feedback and less precise handling at the limit
All owner themes in the Powergy review

Tire B BluEarth XT AE61

Pros

  • Excellent grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
  • Responsive and sharp steering handling
  • High stability during cornering due to rigid sidewall construction

Cons

  • Noticeable cabin noise, particularly on aged or rough road surfaces
  • Stiff sidewall construction results in a harsh ride on bumpy or unpaved roads
  • Comfort levels are highly dependent on road surface quality
All owner themes in the BluEarth XT AE61 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Pirelli Powergy

Mixed

Community discussions around Pirelli Powergy show mixed views, with many users regarding them as an eco or budget-oriented alternative rather than a performance tire. While some drivers appreciate the attractive pricing and consider them decent for daily driving and fuel economy, others report issues such as highway vibrations or express uncertainty about mixing them with premium lines like Cinturato.

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2026-08-31

“Ripples in side wall Just been washing the car and found what I can only describe as ripples in the side wall of my front-right tyre. Had these fitted in June, only just noticed the ripples. The other tyres are perfect. I’ve probably done around 2,000 miles on them. Should I be concerned, and do they look like a manufacturing defect, or as a result of damage? (I’ve not hit any serious potholes that I’m aware of). These tyres are Pirelli Powergy, fitted to a Volvo XC60. Date code is 3325. Any help gratefully received. Read more”

r/GRYaris ·3 upvotes ·2025-03-07

“Are Pirelli Powergy Winter the right winter tires for the GR? Hey, my parents bought a GR Yaris last week and it’s a great car but I looked at its winter tires and those are Pirelli Powergy Winter. I’m not an expert on tires but as far as I know the P-Zero Winter would be the right choice for a GR. My father didn’t bought them because he thought it was the right tires rather a tire salesman talked him into it. I talked him into Pirelli as those were the factory tires for his Volvo 850R and would be a better choice then his current Conti Premium 5 but somehow my father misunderstood me to that point that Pirelli’s are the greatest tires ever. So he asked the salesmen for the best Pirelli Tires and told the car it’s for but the salesman sold him those Powergy tires and said that not all Pirelli’s are in stock. As my father isn’t an enthusiast but loves likes to drive performance cars he didn’t knew better and now it’s too late. In my eyes a good salesman (not in the way of profit for the company rather costumer experience) would have told him that the P-Zeros winter are out of stock but can be ordered or would show him tires from different companies. Another option is the salesman though he meant the GR Sport Yaris for which P-Zero winters are too much as not many persons in their sixties drive a real GR. So my question are the Powergy enough for the GR or should he get P-Zeros next Winter (in a few weeks we will put on summer tires)”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2025-05-18

“Pirelli cinturato P7 and Pirelli Powergy Hi all 👋🏼 So I had 4 Pirelli Cinturato P7’s on my Ford Focus ST. I got a flat tire (front left) while I was on vacation so I decided to get 2 new tires at the front. I asked the guy at the tire shop to get the same tires (so the Pirelli Cinturato’s). He got me Pirelli Powergy’s instead… He didn’t really speak English and there was not time as I was driving home the next day. So I just accepted it. Now my question is what’s the main difference between these tires? And does it matter I got 2 different tires now? (2 powergy’s at the front and 2 Cinturato’s at the back) Thanks!🙏🏼”

Top themes
#budget and eco line#tire mixing and compatibility#ride comfort and vibrations#pricing and promotions#daily winter driving performance#sidewall durability concerns

Based on 17 community posts

Tire B

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Powergy B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available8738
Rim diameters15″ – 21″16″ – 20″

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Powergy

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

Winner: Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 — better handling, noise and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 80 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 80 vs 74 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 62 vs 57 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 75 vs 72 on dry.

Tire A · Pirelli Powergy
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

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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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

72

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