In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating.