In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Yokohama (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 91% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and
CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.
