Yokohama BluEarth RV02 review
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.
Owners rate it 15.4 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
77%By road tests
61.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer tire Test · 215/50 R18
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 7th of 8 |
2020 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test · 235/55 R17
7th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 8th of 12 |