In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Yokohama (58%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 has a better rating of 71% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 first tested. We also know where
BluEarth-XT is made - Japan.