Yokohama BluEarth AE50 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 and Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Yokohama BluEarth AE50 if
- You prefer the Yokohama BluEarth AE50's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #3 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 9.1 | 5.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.5 | 81.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Yokohama BluEarth AE50
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 | Avg rank 6.3 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 | Avg rank 6.0 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Avg rank 7.3 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
💧 Wet: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 8.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
☀️ Dry: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.2 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
📏 Mileage: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
🔋 Efficiency: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Yokohama BluEarth AE50 or Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 appears in 2 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →