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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-XT vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

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 (85%) than Yokohama (57%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 76% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the BluEarth-XT and the Primacy 4+ were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2025 215/55 R18 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
62%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (97.0%)
Wet Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
61%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
38%
Michelin Primacy 4+
46%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk 2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Best in category: Hankook iON Evo (89.0%)
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
64%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Best: Hankook iON Evo (92.0%)
Best in category: Hankook iON Evo (91.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
66%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
66%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
51%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (96.0%)
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
45%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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