Comparison: Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Yokohama summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nokian (69%). The first tyre test of Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the BLUEARTH-GT AE51 and the WetProof were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian WetProof also have A wet ratings.