Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Yokohama (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 74% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the BluEarth-XT and the Primacy 4+ were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.