Tests 82 · 9 tests Owners 75 · 34 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 79–72
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Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 (exterior noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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79
Dry
Primacy 4+ +376Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 71 Reviews found online 75 84 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
80
Wet
Primacy 4+ +674Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 69 Reviews found online 79 81 Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) 83% 92% Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) 70% 76% Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 90% Wet Circle (% of best) 94% 98% Wet Handling (% of best) 88% 96% -
73
Comfort
Primacy 4+ +667Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 66 Reviews found online 74 68 -
72
Noise
BluEarth XT AE61 +779Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 87 Exterior Noise (% of best) 83% 100% -
84
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +2262Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 91 53 Reviews found online 73 76 -
72
Handling
BluEarth XT AE61 +981Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ BluEarth XT AE61 Reviews found online 72 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 72 |
| Dry | 79 | 76 |
| Wet | 80 | 74 |
| Comfort | 73 | 67 |
| Noise | 72 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 62 |
| Handling | 72 | 81 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Primacy 4+
72
/ 100
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.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4+ | BluEarth XT AE61 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 83% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 85% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 94% #6/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +2.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #6/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 98% #7/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 77% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | −16.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #4/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Range | Other | 92% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 91% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +1.0 | Same test |
| Value | Other | 66% #9/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 70% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −4.2 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 86% #4/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 62% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +24.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 80% #3/10 · 2023 UTAC Summer Tire Test R17 | 25% #7/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +55.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 88% #8/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 80% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +8.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | −12.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 83% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 92% #9/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | −8.7 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 70% #3/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 76% #9/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | −6.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 90% #6/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +6.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 94% #9/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −3.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 88% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 96% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −8.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy 4+
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip
- High levels of ride comfort and noise suppression
- Strong longevity and tread life
Cons
- High price point compared to competitors
- Reported road noise issues on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Some users report reduced fuel efficiency compared to dedicated eco-tires
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4+ | B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
72
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 if handling and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 84 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 81 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 79 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 80 vs 74 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy 4+
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.