Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61 (235/55R18 100V)

The Refinement Specialist. Engineered for SUV Stability and Silence.

The AE61 is part of the environmentally conscious BluEarth family, but it features a reinforced “High-Rigidity” construction. This ensures that even with a high center of gravity, your SUV remains stable and predictable at highway speeds.

✨ Key 2026 Performance Technologies

• 🔇 Extreme Silence (68 dB): The AE61 is widely regarded as one of the quietest SUV tyres in the market. It features Silent Edge Grooves and a 5-pitch tread variation that disrupts air resonance within the grooves. This results in a significantly hushed cabin, which is especially noticeable on the PIE and KPE.

• 📐 Anti-Wobble Rigidity: Modern SUVs often feel “floaty” during quick maneuvers. Yokohama addressed this with a Triple Center Rib and a High-Rigidity Active Shoulder. These structural reinforcements keep the tyre’s footprint stable, providing a more “planted” and confident steering feel.

• 🛡️ Mound Profile Technology:To prevent the uneven “shoulder wear” common on heavier SUVs, the AE61 features a specialized curved profile. This ensures contact pressure is distributed evenly across the tyre surface, extending the life of the tyre and maintaining consistent grip levels.

• 🌧️ A.R.T. (Advanced Reaction Technology): This proprietary rubber blending process ensures that silica is dispersed more uniformly throughout the compound. This achieves an A-rating for wet grip, providing superior braking and safety during heavy tropical rainstorms.

• 🔋 Nano-Blend Compound: As a BluEarth model, the AE61 uses a nano-level compound that reduces internal heat generation. This leads to low rolling resistance, helping to maximize fuel efficiency or electric battery range for hybrid/EV SUVs.

📊 Performance Summary

• Cabin Silence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Class-leading for SUVs)

• Wet Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent “Class A” braking)

• Dry Handling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Stable and precise)

• Fuel Efficiency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Optimized for low resistance)

The Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61 is the premier “refinement” choice for 2026. It is ideal if you want to transform your SUV’s ride into a smoother, quieter, and more stable experience, similar to that of a luxury executive sedan.