Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 review
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry handling, offering impressive grip and stability for SUVs and crossovers. While users frequently praise its responsive steering and cornering capabilities, the consensus is divided regarding ride comfort and cabin noise, with several owners noting that the stiff sidewalls can lead to a harsh experience on imperfect road surfaces.
Owners rate it 17.9 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
85%By road tests
67.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry handling, offering impressive grip and stability for SUVs and crossovers. While users frequently praise its responsive steering and cornering capabilities, the consensus is divided regarding ride comfort and cabin noise, with several owners noting that the stiff sidewalls can lead to a harsh experience on imperfect road surfaces.
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
- Competitive price point for a premium-branded tire
- Even and durable tread wear
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
Worth knowing
- SUV and crossover owners generally report high satisfaction with handling and cornering stability.
- Users driving larger, heavier vehicles like the Alphard Hybrid noted that the tire's stiffness is more pronounced on uneven road surfaces, impacting perceived comfort.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Value | 7th of 8 | |
| Wear | 7th of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 8 | |
| Range | 6th of 8 |