63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
48 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone B250 vs Yokohama BluEarth 1 — Compared (May 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 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 1 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | B250 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | B250 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | B250 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | B250 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | B250 | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone B250 | Yokohama BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 82 |
| Dry | 66 | 90 |
| Wet | 55 | 83 |
| Comfort | 64 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 83 |
| Handling | 62 | 80 |
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63
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone B250 is widely regarded as a durable, long-lasting economy tire, frequently serving as an OEM fitment for compact and family vehicles. While many users praise its longevity and reliable dry-weather performance, it is consistently criticized for poor wet-weather traction and high levels of road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Reliable handling and grip on dry tarmac
- Cost-effective for daily commuting
- Consistent performance across various temperatures
Cons
- Significant lack of grip in wet conditions
- High levels of road noise
- Inconsistent tread wear rates depending on vehicle weight
- Lack of steering feedback or 'communicative' feel
Observations
- Users of heavier vehicles, such as the Kia Sedona and Carnival, reported significantly lower mileage and faster tread wear compared to lighter compact cars.
- Owners of vehicles with known cabin noise issues, such as the Mazda 3, frequently cited the B250 as exacerbating road noise levels.
- Drivers of smaller, lighter cars (e.g., Nissan Micra, Daihatsu Xenia) reported mixed experiences, with some noting a negative impact on fuel efficiency and handling.
The Yokohama BluEarth-A is regarded as a highly durable tire that offers impressive longevity and reliable wet-weather performance during its early life cycle. While users appreciate its consistent wear characteristics, performance in adverse conditions and noise levels tend to degrade as the tread depth approaches its limit.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability
- Even wear patterns across the set
- Strong wet-weather confidence when new
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as tread wears down
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Performance taper toward the end of the service life
Observations
- Users noted that upsizing from factory specifications (e.g., 215 to 225) did not negatively impact the tire's ability to maintain even wear over high mileage.
- The tire demonstrates high endurance, with users reporting over 50,000km of service while maintaining usable tread depth.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone B250 | B · Yokohama BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 90 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 80 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone B250
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth 1
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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.