In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (
Continental). Generally,
Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than
Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings.