Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Yokohama (40%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 40% of the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the BluEarth-4S AW21 and the CrossClimate 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings.