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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2025 215/55 R18 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
62%
Continental PremiumContact 7
97%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (97.0%)
Wet Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
38%
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk 2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Best in category: Hankook iON Evo (89.0%)
Dry Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
64%
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (92.0%)
Best in category: Hankook iON Evo (91.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
57%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
57%
Economy
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
51%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (96.0%)
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
45%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Best in category: Michelin Primacy 4+ (83.5%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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