Tyre comparison
Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51
The Turanza 6 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Turanza 6 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The BluEarth-GT AE51 usually costs less.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Turanza 6 | BluEarth-GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 67 (higher) | 42 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 68 (higher) | 42 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 69 (higher) | 45 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.
Turanza 6
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Auto Bild
- Year
- 2024
- Test size
- 205/55R16
Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16: 94.0%, wet 43.6 m, 34,400 km.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
BluEarth-GT AE51
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews aggregate: wet braking 7.2% longer than premium; wet 84% vs Hankook 92%.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Turanza 6 or the BluEarth-GT AE51?
The Turanza 6 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Turanza 6 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The BluEarth-GT AE51 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.