69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
3 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Diamaris 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 treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Diamaris if comfort 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)
BluEarth 1 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Diamaris | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Diamaris | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 83 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Diamaris leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Diamaris | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Diamaris | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth 1 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Diamaris | BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Diamaris | Yokohama BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 82 |
| Dry | 83 | 90 |
| Wet | 70 | 83 |
| Comfort | 80 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 83 |
| Handling | 73 | 80 |
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69
/ 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 Michelin Diamaris is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that offers a significant improvement in ride comfort and handling over factory-fitted alternatives. While users praise its initial grip and refinement, there is a consensus that performance degrades noticeably as the tread wears down, particularly regarding traction during acceleration.
Pros
- Superior ride comfort and reduced cabin noise compared to competitors
- Excellent initial dry handling and cornering stability
- Respectable tread life for a performance-oriented tire
Cons
- Significant decline in grip levels as the tire reaches the end of its service life
- Increased tendency for wheel spin during acceleration as tread depth decreases
- Uneven wear patterns between front and rear axles
Observations
- Owners of heavy SUVs like the Volkswagen Touareg and Volvo XC90 report that the tire effectively manages the weight of the vehicle while improving overall refinement.
- Users noted a distinct difference in longevity between front and rear axles, suggesting the tire is sensitive to the specific weight distribution and drive configuration of large SUVs.
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 · Michelin Diamaris | B · Yokohama BluEarth 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Michelin
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth 1 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Diamaris if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 83 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Diamaris scores 80 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth 1 scores 90 vs 83 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Diamaris
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.