Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Yokohama (71%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV has a better rating of 92% compared to 74% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the BluEarth-XT and the Efficientgrip 2 SUV were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and Efficientgrip 2 SUV is made in Slovenia.