In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than
Yokohama (58%). In this particular case, the Nokian Powerproof 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.
