82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
43 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 vs Yokohama BluEarth RV02 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
77/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 — better dry, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 if wet matters most to you.
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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)
ContiMaxContact MC5 leads by 54
Why this score
| Source | ContiMaxContact MC5 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ContiMaxContact MC5 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiMaxContact MC5 leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | ContiMaxContact MC5 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 26 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ContiMaxContact MC5 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | ContiMaxContact MC5 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 59 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiMaxContact MC5 | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 | Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 64 |
| Dry | 88 | 34 |
| Wet | 80 | 84 |
| Comfort | 86 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 59 |
| Handling | 80 | 80 |
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82
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While it offers impressive dry and wet grip for daily driving and spirited maneuvers, it is generally categorized as a balanced all-rounder rather than a dedicated track-focused performance tire.
Pros
- Exceptional cabin noise reduction and quiet operation
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Strong value-for-money proposition compared to premium performance rivals
- Reliable dry and wet weather traction for daily use
Cons
- Tread wear can be rapid when subjected to aggressive or spirited driving
- Sidewalls are relatively soft, which may feel less progressive at the absolute limit
- Reports of increased puncture susceptibility once tread depth decreases
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by a minority of users
Observations
- Users frequently report significant noise reduction when replacing factory-fitted tires on mid-sized sedans like the Honda Civic and Mazda 6.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque engines (e.g., Ford Falcon XR6) noted faster wear on rear tires compared to fronts.
- The tire is noted for improving ride quality on vehicles previously fitted with stiffer, performance-oriented rubber.
The Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is widely regarded as a high-comfort, stable tire specifically engineered for MPVs and SUVs with higher centers of gravity. While users consistently praise its superior wet-weather grip and noise suppression, long-term satisfaction is somewhat tempered by reports of inconsistent tread longevity and potential material degradation over time.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry surface grip
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Improved vehicle stability for tall-profile vehicles like MPVs and SUVs
- Competitive fuel efficiency
Cons
- Noticeable increase in noise and decrease in comfort as tread wears down
- Reports of premature sidewall or tread cracking
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users noting rapid wear due to softer compounds
Observations
- Users specifically noted that the tire significantly improves stability and reduces body roll in MPVs like the Toyota Vellfire.
- Drivers of SUVs, such as the Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai, reported a marked improvement in handling and wet-weather confidence compared to OEM tire options.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 | B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Continental
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 — better dry, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 88 vs 34 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 86 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 78 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 scores 84 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ContiMaxContact MC5
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02
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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.