82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Yokohama BluEarth 1 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.
VS
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
66/100
36 owner reviews
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VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better treadwear, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth 1 | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 74 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth 1 | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 67 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth 1 | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 68 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth 1 | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth 1 | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth 1 | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth 1 | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 68 |
| Dry | 90 | 74 |
| Wet | 83 | 72 |
| Comfort | 73 | 71 |
| Noise | – | 72 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 60 |
| Handling | 80 | 69 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 100
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.
The Yokohama BluEarth-A is regarded as a highly durable tire that offers impressive longevity and reliable wet-weather performance during its early life cycle. While users appreciate its consistent wear characteristics, performance in adverse conditions and noise levels tend to degrade as the tread depth approaches its limit.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Even wear patterns across the set
- Strong wet-weather confidence when new
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as tread wears down
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Performance taper toward the end of the service life
Observations
- Users noted that upsizing from factory specifications (e.g., 215 to 225) did not negatively impact the tire's ability to maintain even wear over high mileage.
- The tire demonstrates high endurance, with users reporting over 50,000km of service while maintaining usable tread depth.
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 · Yokohama BluEarth 1 | B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Yokohama
68
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better treadwear, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 60 on treadwear.
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You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 90 vs 74 on dry.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 72 on wet.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 80 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth 1
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50
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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) 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.