Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 79 · 11 reviews analysed Road tests 66 · 2 tests
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The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry handling, offering impressive grip and stability for SUVs and crossovers. While users frequently praise its responsive steering and cornering capabilities, the consensus is divided regarding ride comfort and cabin noise, with several owners noting that the stiff sidewalls can lead to a harsh experience on imperfect road surfaces.
Owners rate it 13.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
79/100From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
66/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry handling, offering impressive grip and stability for SUVs and crossovers. While users frequently praise its responsive steering and cornering capabilities, the consensus is divided regarding ride comfort and cabin noise, with several owners noting that the stiff sidewalls can lead to a harsh experience on imperfect road surfaces.
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
- Competitive price point for a premium-branded tire
- Even and durable tread wear
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
Worth knowing
- SUV and crossover owners generally report high satisfaction with handling and cornering stability.
- Users driving larger, heavier vehicles like the Alphard Hybrid noted that the tire's stiffness is more pronounced on uneven road surfaces, impacting perceived comfort.
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Value | 7th of 8 | |
| Wear | 7th of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 8 | |
| Range | 6th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 · 215/60R17
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 9th of 8 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 9th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Exterior Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 3rd of 8 | |
| Driving Performance | 5th of 8 |
Source: Motor
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