In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone). Generally,
Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than
Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the
Bluearth AE-50 and the
Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Firestone Roadhawk also have A wet ratings.
