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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Nexen N Priz RH1 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 RH1

Summer Premium Touring tires

Nexen N Priz RH1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
46 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
82
Snow
73
Comfort
88
Noise
89
Treadwear
78
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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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.

VerdictToo close to call: Nexen N Priz RH1 and Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 are within 2 points overall. Nexen N Priz RH1 is stronger on dry, wet and treadwear. Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 is stronger on handling.
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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) N Priz RH1 leads by 7
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
90
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
83
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 80 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 4
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
82
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
78
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 65 78

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
73
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
–

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 2
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
88
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
86
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 85 86

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
89
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 3
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
78
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
75
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 80 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 11
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
70
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
81
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 70 81

Scores at a glance

Nexen N Priz RH1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen N Priz RH1Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Relative Score 81 80
Dry 90 83
Wet 82 78
Snow 73 –
Comfort 88 86
Noise 89 –
Treadwear 78 75
Handling 70 81

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Tire A

Tire B

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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 RH1

The Nexen N Priz RH1 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in ride comfort and low road noise. While many users report satisfactory performance in dry and wet conditions, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and durability, with some users experiencing premature wear or sidewall issues.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Reliable dry and wet traction for daily commuting
  • Aesthetically pleasing, particularly the whitewall options

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting wear-out under 25,000 miles
  • Soft sidewalls that may not be suitable for heavy towing or aggressive driving
  • Reports of durability issues, including sidewall bulges and punctures
  • Mixed feedback on wet-weather confidence

Observations

  • Users with lighter vehicles and classic cars report high satisfaction with ride comfort and handling.
  • Owners of heavier vehicles, such as full-size SUVs and trucks, noted that the soft sidewalls can feel unstable under load or when towing.
  • Performance on SUVs is generally rated as comfortable, though some OEM-equipped users expressed concerns regarding wet-road feedback.
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 RH1 B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Yokohama

Too close to call: Nexen N Priz RH1 and Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 are within 2 points overall. Nexen N Priz RH1 is stronger on dry, wet and treadwear. Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 is stronger on handling.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 70 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen N Priz RH1 scores 90 vs 83 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Priz RH1 scores 82 vs 78 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Nexen N Priz RH1 scores 78 vs 75 on treadwear.

Tire A · Nexen N Priz RH1
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.