63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear GT3 vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
57 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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 Es ES32 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 78 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear GT3 | Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 80 |
| Dry | 71 | 83 |
| Wet | 61 | 78 |
| Snow | 50 | – |
| Comfort | 56 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 75 |
| Handling | 61 | 81 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear GT3 is widely regarded as an outdated and polarizing tire, frequently criticized for poor wet-weather performance, high road noise, and inconsistent durability. While a minority of users report satisfactory longevity and dry-road stability, the prevailing consensus suggests that modern alternatives offer significantly better value and safety.
Pros
- Acceptable dry-road grip and stability
- Reasonable comfort levels when new
- Competitive pricing in certain markets
- Predictable handling for light, casual driving
Cons
- Poor traction and safety concerns on wet surfaces
- High levels of road noise that increase with tread wear
- Short tread life and premature wear, particularly on front-wheel-drive vehicles
- Susceptibility to punctures and structural issues like air bubbles
Observations
- Users of front-wheel-drive hatchbacks and compact cars frequently report rapid front-tire wear, often failing before 30,000 km.
- Owners of vehicles where the GT3 was factory-fitted (e.g., Honda Jazz/Fit) frequently express dissatisfaction, suggesting the tire's design is outdated compared to current market standards.
The Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented tire that excels in daily driving scenarios. While most users praise its quiet operation, smooth ride quality, and reliable dry-weather grip, consensus on wet-weather performance and tread longevity is mixed, with some users reporting significant performance degradation as the tire wears.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and noise reduction
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands
- Reliable dry-weather traction and handling
- Noticeable improvement in fuel efficiency for many users
Cons
- Wet-weather grip can become unpredictable as tread depth decreases
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Sidewalls may be susceptible to damage from severe potholes
- Not intended for high-performance or aggressive driving
Observations
- Users of compact hatchbacks and city cars (e.g., Honda Jazz, Fiat 500) report high satisfaction with comfort and noise levels.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque engines occasionally report faster-than-expected front-tire wear.
- Some users noted that the tire requires a 'break-in' period of several hundred miles before reaching optimal performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear GT3 | B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Goodyear
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 86 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 83 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear GT3
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
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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.