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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli P6 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 Pirelli

Pirelli P6

Summer Premium Touring tires

Pirelli P6 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
23 owner reviews
Dry
72
Wet
63
Comfort
60
Treadwear
60
Handling
50

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
Comfort
86
Treadwear
75
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 11
A — Pirelli P6
72
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
83
Why this score
SourceP6BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 72 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 15
A — Pirelli P6
63
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
78
Why this score
SourceP6BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 63 78

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 26
A — Pirelli P6
60
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
86
Why this score
SourceP6BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 60 86

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 15
A — Pirelli P6
60
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
75
Why this score
SourceP6BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 60 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 31
A — Pirelli P6
50
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
81
Why this score
SourceP6BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 50 81

Scores at a glance

Pirelli P6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli P6Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Relative Score 61 80
Dry 72 83
Wet 63 78
Comfort 60 86
Treadwear 60 75
Handling 50 81

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Pirelli P6

The Pirelli P6 receives a polarized reception, with users frequently citing it as a polarizing, average-performing tire that struggles to justify its premium branding. While some drivers appreciate its longevity and dry-weather stability, a significant portion of the user base reports disappointing wet-weather traction and excessive road noise.

Pros

  • Decent tread life and durability for conservative drivers
  • Stable handling in dry conditions
  • Competitive pricing compared to top-tier premium alternatives
  • Noticeable improvement in noise levels for some specific vehicle applications

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and braking performance
  • High levels of road noise reported by many users
  • Significant performance degradation as the tread wears down
  • Soft sidewalls leading to handling instability or 'rolling' sensations

Observations

  • Users on smaller vehicles, such as the Audi A2 (175/60 15), reported significant issues with traction control activation and poor grip.
  • Drivers of heavier or front-wheel-drive vehicles noted that while the tire can last for high mileage, it struggles to put power down effectively during acceleration.
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 · Pirelli P6 B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Yokohama

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

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 50 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 86 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 75 vs 60 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli P6
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.