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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than
Yokohama (58%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P7 Cinturato has a better rating of 59% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Pirelli P7 Cinturato was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-XT first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
P7 Cinturato is made in Romania/Italy and
BluEarth-XT is made in Japan.
