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Tyre comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency. The BluEarth-GT AE51 usually costs less.

Michelin

Primacy 4+

Outstanding life with safe wet braking to the end.

Grand touring · Premium

Yokohama

BluEarth-GT AE51

Balanced, quiet, good in the wet for the money.

Grand touring · Mid-range

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverPrimacy 4+BluEarth-GT AE51
Daily driving, wet winters75 (higher)42
Spirited roads, warm climate77 (higher)42
Longest life and lowest cost77 (higher)45

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

Primacy 4+BluEarth-GT AE51
Dry grip84
Wet grip73
Tread life85
Quiet & comfort76
Efficiency86

Primacy 4+

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
ADAC, Auto Bild
Year
2024

Auto Bild 2024: 1st of 21 (95.4%, 38,950 km, wet 43.3 m); ADAC 2024: 2nd of 16.

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 Primacy 4+ or the BluEarth-GT AE51?

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency. 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.