57
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
49/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Yokohama Bluearth E51 vs Yokohama BluEarth RV02 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
77/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth RV02 — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Bluearth E51 if dry and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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 E51 leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Bluearth E51 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Bluearth E51 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Bluearth E51 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 26 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 33 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Bluearth E51 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Bluearth E51 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Bluearth E51 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama Bluearth E51 | Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 64 |
| Dry | 68 | 34 |
| Wet | 50 | 84 |
| Comfort | 33 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 59 |
| Handling | 45 | 80 |
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57
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Yokohama BluEarth E51 receives a mixed to negative reception from users, primarily due to its performance as an OEM-fitted tire on luxury vehicles like the Lexus NX300h. While some owners appreciate its longevity and tread wear, many report significant issues with cabin noise, ride harshness, and inconsistent wet-weather traction.
Pros
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Stable handling in dry conditions
- Adequate performance for standard commuting
Cons
- Excessive road noise and cabin resonance
- Harsh ride quality due to stiff sidewalls
- Poor wet-weather grip and susceptibility to hydroplaning
- Lack of refinement for luxury vehicle applications
Observations
- Lexus NX300h owners frequently report that the tire's stiff sidewalls and high noise levels detract from the vehicle's intended luxury experience.
- Users noted that the tire's performance limitations become apparent during rapid direction changes, highlighting its unsuitability for spirited driving.
The Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is widely regarded as a high-comfort, stable tire specifically engineered for MPVs and SUVs with higher centers of gravity. While users consistently praise its superior wet-weather grip and noise suppression, long-term satisfaction is somewhat tempered by reports of inconsistent tread longevity and potential material degradation over time.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry surface grip
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Improved vehicle stability for tall-profile vehicles like MPVs and SUVs
- Competitive fuel efficiency
Cons
- Noticeable increase in noise and decrease in comfort as tread wears down
- Reports of premature sidewall or tread cracking
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users noting rapid wear due to softer compounds
Observations
- Users specifically noted that the tire significantly improves stability and reduces body roll in MPVs like the Toyota Vellfire.
- Drivers of SUVs, such as the Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai, reported a marked improvement in handling and wet-weather confidence compared to OEM tire options.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama Bluearth E51 | B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
57
/ 100
Yokohama
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth RV02 — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Yokohama Bluearth E51 if dry and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 scores 80 vs 45 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Bluearth E51 scores 68 vs 34 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 scores 84 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Bluearth E51 scores 80 vs 59 on treadwear.
Tire A · Yokohama Bluearth E51
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02
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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.