In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than
Yokohama (59%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has a better rating of 83% 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 Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. We also know where
BluEarth-XT is made - Japan.