In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama). Generally,
Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than
Yokohama (26%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV has a better rating of 89% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested.