Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.