In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Yokohama (46%). The first tyre test of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested.