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 (59%). In this particular case, the Nokian Snowproof 2 has a better rating of 69% 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 Nokian Snowproof 2 first tested. We also know where
BluEarth-XT is made - Japan.
