Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Yokohama (71%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2019 235/45 R18 test, where both the Cinturato P7 and the Bluearth AE-50 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 has A rating. We also know where Cinturato P7 is made - Italy/Romania.