81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
7 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
75/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 if noise matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 4S AW21 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 89% | 88% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 4S AW21 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 86 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 98% | 86% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 89% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 82 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 100% | 100% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 73 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 4S AW21 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 99 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 55 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 70 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 74 |
| Dry | 73 | 75 |
| Wet | 74 | 76 |
| Snow | 83 | 82 |
| Comfort | 87 | 73 |
| Noise | 83 | 99 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 55 |
| Handling | 74 | 70 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #19/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | 88% #28/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #14/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | -1.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 76% #7/7 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | +14.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #2/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #7/7 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | -2.5 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 89% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 72% #3/7 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | +17.1 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 76% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 56% #15/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +20.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 8% #12/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | 17% #6/7 · 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test | -8.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | 0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #2/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #5/7 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 91% #12/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #6/6 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #6/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 86% #19/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | +11.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 89% #6/7 · The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 | +6.8 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that excels in diverse weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme temperature fluctuations. While it offers impressive longevity and comfort, performance-oriented drivers may find the sidewall softness and handling characteristics less engaging compared to dedicated summer performance tires.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
- Strong, reliable grip in wet, snowy, and icy conditions.
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise.
- Excellent value proposition compared to premium-tier competitors.
Cons
- Noticeable sidewall softness leading to a 'mushy' feel during aggressive cornering.
- Not suitable for high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles due to traction limitations.
- Requires a warm-up period to reach optimal operating grip levels.
- Unconventional steering feedback that may require an adjustment period for some drivers.
Observations
- High-performance vehicles (e.g., Tesla Model 3 Performance) report excellent all-weather capability and longevity, though drivers accustomed to dedicated performance tires may dislike the handling dynamics.
- High-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles experience significant traction loss and wheel chatter under acceleration, indicating the tire is not suited for performance-oriented driving styles.
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 is generally regarded as a competent all-weather tire that excels in wet and winter conditions, providing reliable traction in cold temperatures. While users appreciate its performance in adverse weather, the tire receives mixed feedback regarding its longevity, road noise, and handling characteristics during warmer months.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather grip and stability on motorways
- Strong performance in snow and icy conditions
- Quiet and smooth ride quality during the first two years of ownership
- Aesthetically pleasing tread design
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise, described by some as excessive
- Soft compound feel during high-temperature summer driving
- Concerns regarding long-term durability and premature tread cracking
- Unusual steering feedback during low-speed maneuvering
Observations
- Drivers of compact hatchbacks, such as the VW Golf, report acceptable dry and wet grip but note a peculiar sensation in steering feel.
- Performance in warmer climates (30°C+) results in a 'soft' feeling during cornering, suggesting the compound is better suited for temperate or cold environments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 | B · Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
BFGoodrich
74
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 90 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 scores 99 vs 83 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 87 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 74 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.