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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Yokohama (59%). The first tyre test of Michelin Energy Saver + was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested.