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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone B 391 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone B 391

All Season Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone B 391 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
4 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
70
Comfort
65
Noise
–
Treadwear
85
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama BluEarth AE50

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama BluEarth AE50 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
66/100
36 owner reviews
Dry
74
Wet
72
Comfort
71
Noise
72
Treadwear
60
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone B 391 — better treadwear, dry and handling. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) B 391 leads by 6
A — Bridgestone B 391
80
B — Yokohama BluEarth AE50
74
Why this score
SourceB 391BluEarth AE50
Professional tests (TWG score) – 75
Tyre Reviews owners 80 74

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth AE50 leads by 2
A — Bridgestone B 391
70
B — Yokohama BluEarth AE50
72
Why this score
SourceB 391BluEarth AE50
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76
Tyre Reviews owners 70 67

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth AE50 leads by 6
A — Bridgestone B 391
65
B — Yokohama BluEarth AE50
71
Why this score
SourceB 391BluEarth AE50
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72
Tyre Reviews owners 65 68

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone B 391
–
B — Yokohama BluEarth AE50
72
Why this score
SourceB 391BluEarth AE50
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) B 391 leads by 25
A — Bridgestone B 391
85
B — Yokohama BluEarth AE50
60
Why this score
SourceB 391BluEarth AE50
Tyre Reviews owners 85 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) B 391 leads by 6
A — Bridgestone B 391
75
B — Yokohama BluEarth AE50
69
Why this score
SourceB 391BluEarth AE50
Tyre Reviews owners 75 69

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone B 391 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone B 391Yokohama BluEarth AE50
Relative Score 76 68
Dry 80 74
Wet 70 72
Comfort 65 71
Noise – 72
Treadwear 85 60
Handling 75 69

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone B 391

The Bridgestone B 391 is widely regarded as a reliable, balanced original equipment tire best suited for conservative, daily driving. While it offers commendable durability and consistent performance across various weather conditions, it is frequently criticized for its intrusive road noise as the tread wears.

Pros

  • High durability and long tread life
  • Consistent, predictable grip in diverse weather conditions
  • Stable and balanced handling for relaxed driving styles

Cons

  • Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
  • Not suitable for performance or sporty driving
  • Higher price point compared to competitors with similar performance metrics

Observations

  • Owners of compact vehicles like the Ford Fiesta report the tire is well-suited for standard commuting and highway use.
  • Drivers of smaller hatchbacks, such as the Fiat Punto, noted that road noise can become particularly intrusive depending on the vehicle's cabin insulation.
Tire B Yokohama BluEarth AE50

The Yokohama BluEarth AE50 presents a polarizing experience for drivers, with user feedback sharply divided between those praising its comfort and wet-weather confidence and those frustrated by rapid tread wear and inconsistent noise levels. While many value it as a cost-effective, daily-driving tire, others report significant dissatisfaction regarding its longevity and performance degradation over time.

Pros

  • Strong wet and dry road grip for daily commuting
  • High levels of ride comfort and smoothness
  • Good value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Noticeable fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear reported by many users
  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
  • Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and poor cornering stability
  • Inconsistent performance in wet conditions, with some users reporting aquaplaning

Observations

  • Users with heavier vehicles or FWD configurations frequently reported faster-than-expected front tire wear.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented hatchbacks noted that while the tire offers good daily comfort, it lacks the structural rigidity required for aggressive cornering.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone B 391 B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Yokohama

Winner: Bridgestone B 391 — better treadwear, dry and handling. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone B 391 scores 85 vs 60 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone B 391 scores 80 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone B 391 scores 75 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama BluEarth AE50 scores 71 vs 65 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone B 391
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

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