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 (57%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 97% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the BluEarth-XT and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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Autobild
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Summer
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2025 | 215/55 R18 | View |
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Continental PremiumContact 7
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