Comparison: Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. Yokohama BluEarth-XT (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Yokohama (71%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV has a better rating of 92% compared to 74% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the Efficientgrip 2 SUV and the BluEarth-XT were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficientgrip 2 SUV is made in Slovenia and BluEarth-XT is made in Japan.