BLUEARTH-XT · URBAN SUV
BluEarth-XT AE61Urban SUV tire review: is it good, who is it for
Yokohama's SUV and crossover tire focused on wet grip, fuel savings and reducing the uneven wear common on taller vehicles
- Type
- Urban SUV
- Sizes in Thailand
- 16–20 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Japanese label
- Wet grip grade a
8 sizes in stock, 16–19 inch
Summary
BluEarth-XT AE61 is Yokohama's tire for SUVs and crossovers used in the city, on sale since 2020. It focuses on wet grip, fuel savings, straight-line stability, low noise and reducing the uneven wear that often affects taller vehicles. It is original equipment on the Lexus NX PHEV and suits small to midsize SUVs such as the Mazda CX-5, Toyota C-HR and Honda HR-V.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61 |
|---|---|
| Type | SUV and crossover tire for city use |
| On sale | Japan February 2020, then rolled out overseas |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 16–20 inch rims |
| Japanese tire label | Fuel efficiency grade A · wet grip grade a (all sizes at launch) |
| Original equipment | Lexus NX PHEV (235/60R18) |
| EU tire label (EPREL) | 235/60R18 103W: fuel efficiency C · wet braking A · noise 68 dB (all 41 listings, 16–20 inch: fuel C · wet braking A in almost all sizes · 68–69 dB) |
| UTQG | No data (not in Yokohama USA's lineup) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 7,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 215/70R16 | In stock | See price |
| 215/60R17 | In stock | See price |
| 225/55R17 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Small to midsize SUVs such as the Mazda CX-3, CX-5, Toyota C-HR, Honda HR-V and Nissan Juke
- Premium SUVs such as the Lexus NX and BMW X3
- Taller vehicles used mainly in the city that want to reduce uneven tire wear
FAQ
What cars is the BluEarth-XT AE61 good for?
Yokohama Thailand lists cars such as the Lexus NX, BMW X3, Mazda CX-5, CX-3, CX-8, Toyota C-HR, Nissan Juke, Honda HR-V and Toyota Alphard/Vellfire.
How is the AE61 different from the BluEarth-GT AE51?
The AE61 is designed for SUVs and crossovers used in the city, while the BluEarth-GT AE51 is a grand touring tire for sedans.
Is the BluEarth-XT AE61 fuel efficient?
Yes, on paper. On the Japanese tire label, the AE61 got grade A for fuel efficiency and grade a for wet grip in every size at launch.
Where is the BluEarth-XT AE61 made? What country is it from?
Yokohama is a Japanese tire brand founded in 1917, headquartered in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa. It has tire plants in several countries, including one at Amata City Industrial Estate in Rayong, Thailand, which has made passenger car and light truck tires since 2006. Yokohama does not say which plant makes each BluEarth-XT AE61 size. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.
What is the Yokohama AE61 treadwear (UTQG) rating?
Yokohama has not published a treadwear rating for the AE61, because UTQG is a US grading system and the AE61 is not in Yokohama USA's lineup. The official data available is the Japanese and EU tire labels, for example 235/60R18 gets fuel efficiency C, wet braking A and 68 dB noise.
How did it do in independent tests?
The AE61 stands out for low noise but is weak on aquaplaning. Auto Bild (Germany) tested EV tires in 2025 in 215/55 R18 on an electric Hyundai Kona, placing it 7th of 8, rated satisfactory. It had the lowest pass-by noise in the test (68.7 dB at 80 km/h) and was satisfactory on dry roads, but had the weakest aquaplaning resistance, fairly high rolling resistance and the second-lowest estimated tread life. This was a test of European-spec tires.
What warranty does the BluEarth-XT AE61 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 7,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the BluEarth-XT AE61 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Yokohama Rubber — BluEarth-XT AE61 launch (2019) · Yokohama Rubber — Lexus NX original equipment · Yokohama Thailand — BluEarth-XT AE61 · Yokohama Rubber — Corporate Data (founded Oct 13, 1917 · headquartered in Hiratsuka) · Yokohama Rubber — Yokohama Tire Manufacturing (Thailand) Rayong plant · Yokohama Tire (USA) — Full tire lineup · EU EPREL — BluEarth-XT AE61 235/60R18 103W · Tyre Reviews — 2025 Auto Bild EV Tyre Test (215/55 R18)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
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