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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Yokohama Advan dB V552 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 Yokohama

Yokohama Advan dB V552

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama Advan dB V552 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
72
Wet
66
Comfort
84
Treadwear
65
Handling
68

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, wet and dry. 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 — Yokohama Advan dB V552
72
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
83
Why this score
SourceAdvan dB V552BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 72 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 12
A — Yokohama Advan dB V552
66
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
78
Why this score
SourceAdvan dB V552BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 66 78

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 2
A — Yokohama Advan dB V552
84
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
86
Why this score
SourceAdvan dB V552BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 84 86

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 10
A — Yokohama Advan dB V552
65
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
75
Why this score
SourceAdvan dB V552BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 65 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 13
A — Yokohama Advan dB V552
68
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
81
Why this score
SourceAdvan dB V552BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 68 81
DriverReviews owners 80 –

Scores at a glance

Yokohama Advan dB V552 vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryYokohama Advan dB V552Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Relative Score 70 80
Dry 72 83
Wet 66 78
Comfort 84 86
Treadwear 65 75
Handling 68 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 Yokohama Advan dB V552

The Yokohama Advan dB V552 is widely regarded as a specialized touring tire that prioritizes cabin quietness and ride comfort above all else. While it excels at absorbing road imperfections and reducing noise for daily commuting, users note that its soft sidewall construction results in a lack of steering precision and reduced grip during high-speed maneuvers.

Pros

  • Exceptional noise reduction and quiet operation
  • Superior ride comfort and vibration absorption
  • Effective at smoothing out potholes and road irregularities

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls lead to a 'floating' sensation at highway speeds
  • Lack of steering sharpness and cornering confidence
  • Mediocre grip levels in both wet and dry conditions compared to performance-oriented tires

Observations

  • The tire is specifically engineered as an OE fitment for vehicles like the Mazda3 BP, where its soft sidewall is intended to complement stiffer suspension bushings.
  • Users report that increasing tire pressure by 3-4 PSI can mitigate the 'floating' sensation experienced at higher speeds.
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 · Yokohama Advan dB V552 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?

Yokohama

Yokohama

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

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 68 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 83 vs 72 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 75 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Yokohama Advan dB V552
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.