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Nexen N Priz 4S 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.

Tire A Nexen

Nexen N Priz 4S

All Season Touring tires

Nexen N Priz 4S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
71
Snow
71
Comfort
82
Noise
97
Treadwear
75
Handling
66

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
57 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
78
Snow
–
Comfort
86
Noise
–
Treadwear
75
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
83
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
83
Why this score
SourceN Priz 4SBluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 78 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 7
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
71
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
78
Why this score
SourceN Priz 4SBluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 59 78

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
71
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
–
Why this score
SourceN Priz 4SBluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 4
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
82
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
86
Why this score
SourceN Priz 4SBluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 76 86

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
97
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
75
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
75
Why this score
SourceN Priz 4SBluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 65 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 15
A — Nexen N Priz 4S
66
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
81
Why this score
SourceN Priz 4SBluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 66 81

Scores at a glance

Nexen N Priz 4S vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen N Priz 4SYokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Relative Score 75 80
Dry 83 83
Wet 71 78
Snow 71 –
Comfort 82 86
Noise 97 –
Treadwear 75 75
Handling 66 81

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Nexen N Priz 4S

The Nexen N Priz 4S presents a polarized user experience, often praised for its affordability and competent performance in dry and light snowy conditions. However, significant inconsistencies in wet-weather traction and tread longevity lead to widely varying reports, ranging from excellent value to safety concerns.

Pros

  • Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
  • Reliable traction in dry conditions
  • Effective performance in light to moderate snow
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Inconsistent and potentially dangerous wet-weather grip
  • Reports of rapid or uneven tread wear
  • Poor lateral stability and understeer in challenging conditions
  • Performance degradation over time

Observations

  • Users with FWD vehicles reported significant improvements in snow traction compared to stock tires.
  • Drivers of heavier or high-performance vehicles noted more pronounced issues with wet-weather understeer and premature wear.
  • Performance appears highly subjective based on regional climate, with users in mountainous or high-precipitation areas reporting lower satisfaction.
Tire B Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32

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 · Nexen N Priz 4S B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 66 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 71 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 86 vs 82 on comfort.

Tire A · Nexen N Priz 4S
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32

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.