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Comparison: Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Yokohama
Bluearth AE-50
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
6
3
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
11.8
4.7
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
12
126

Wet

Wet
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
63%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%

Dry

Dry
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry handling
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%

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