The comparison below looks at two summer tyres tested by independent magazines: the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance and the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50. Tests used here are from AutoBild and Autoklub ČR. Where available we note model replacement info: the Goodyear model has been succeeded by the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2.
Summary of test positions
Overall internal rating: our score for the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance is 38%; the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 is listed with 0% in our database (no consolidated score available).
What the results mean
Across the two mutual test programs, the Goodyear consistently places higher than the Yokohama. In AutoBild — a large comparative with 50 entries — Goodyear’s top-five finish is a clear sign of competitive wet-handling and balanced performance, especially since the tyre’s highlighted strength is aquaplaning resistance (cross). Autoklub ČR results echo this relative advantage: Goodyear in the top third, Yokohama toward the rear.
Strengths and weaknesses — Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Strengths and weaknesses — Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Verdict — which tyre is better?
Based on mutual test positions and the available summaries, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance is the stronger performer overall. It ranks higher in both AutoBild and Autoklub ČR and is specifically praised for aquaplaning resistance. The Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 is a competent mid-pack tyre but falls short relative to the Goodyear in these head-to-head comparisons.
If you are considering purchase, note that the Goodyear model has been replaced by a newer generation — see the Efficient Grip Performance 2 — which may deliver improved performance. For manufacturer information see Goodyear’s summer tyres section at Goodyear and Yokohama’s page at Yokohama.





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Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
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Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 5
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