Segment
1. Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 Upper-middle2. Nexen N blue HD Plus Lowcost
Comparison: Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus
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Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs Nexen N blue HD Plus — a concise, SEO-friendly comparison of two summer tyres based on independent test placements. This comparison summarizes results from the available tyre tests (Autobild and Autoklub ČR), highlights strengths and weaknesses and gives a clear verdict to help readers decide.
Key links: find the Yokohama tyre page here: Yokohama Bluearth AE-50, and the Nexen tyre page here: Nexen N blue HD Plus. Manufacturer information: Yokohama and Nexen (manufacturer).
Test summary (positions)
- Autobild (50 tyres): Nexen N blue HD Plus — 12th, Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 — 13th.
- Autoklub ČR (9 tyres): Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 — 7th, Nexen N blue HD Plus — 8th.
What the results mean
Across the two published tests the two tyres traded places: Nexen finished one position ahead in the larger Autobild comparison (12/50 vs 13/50), while Yokohama finished one place ahead in the smaller Autoklub ČR test (7/9 vs 8/9). Overall the picture is very close — neither tyre dominates the other decisively. The Autobild test covers a much larger field (50 tyres), so Nexen’s small advantage there suggests a slight edge in broader comparative performance, while the Autoklub result shows parity in more limited test samples.
Strengths & weaknesses — Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
- Strengths: Consistently a mid-pack contender; in the Autoklub ČR test it ranked ahead of Nexen, which indicates solid baseline performance among a smaller test set.
- Weaknesses: In the larger Autobild field it sat just behind Nexen, showing it may be slightly outperformed by close competitors when comparisons are broader.
- Replacement status: No replacement model is listed for the Bluearth AE-50 in the provided data.
Strengths & weaknesses — Nexen N blue HD Plus
- Strengths: Slightly better placement in the larger Autobild test (12/50) suggests competitive performance against a wide range of rivals, making it a good candidate when broad test performance matters.
- Weaknesses: Narrow-margin lower placement in the Autoklub ČR test shows results can be context-dependent; in small-sample tests it may not always outperform close competitors.
- Origin: Made in KR (Korea), as noted in the tyre data.
Verdict — which tyre is better?
Both tyres are very close in the available independent tests. If you value performance in a wide comparative field, the Nexen N blue HD Plus holds a slight edge due to its position in Autobild’s 50-tyre test. If you prioritize marginal differences in smaller, specific test settings, the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 shows equally competitive results. In practical terms the two tyres are comparable — choose the Nexen for a small advantage in broader tests, or the Yokohama if brand preference or other factors (price, dealer availability) prefer it.
Final note: There is no recorded newer replacement for either model in the supplied data. For full specifications, pricing and availability consult the tyre pages linked above and the manufacturers’ sites.
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1. Nexen N blue HD Plus Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 | 37,7 | 40,2 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD plus | 38,3 | 40,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | |||
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 109 | |||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 Rating: Weak | 95,6 | 93,6 | 97,5 | 97,2 | |||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: Weak | 95,4 | 93,7 | 97 | 92,1 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 Rating: - | 3+ | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: - | 3+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,6 | 27 | |||||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 | 36,4 | 30,5 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD plus | 35,7 | 31,1 | |||||
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