In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis). Generally,
Yokohama summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than
Maxxis (56%). In this particular case, the Yokohama BluEarth-XT has a better rating of 55% compared to 42% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. We also know where
BluEarth-XT is made - Japan.
