Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 appear in 25 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 85.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 5.5 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 in 3, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →