72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
11 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth 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.
VS
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
57 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better comfort, wet and dry. Pick the Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth if treadwear 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 Es ES32 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Aspec A349 BluEarth leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth | Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 80 |
| Dry | 72 | 83 |
| Wet | 59 | 78 |
| Comfort | 65 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 75 |
| Handling | 78 | 81 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth is generally regarded as a competent, long-lasting original equipment tire that excels in dry-weather comfort and noise suppression. While users appreciate its longevity and predictable handling in fair conditions, it is frequently criticized for lackluster wet-weather traction and a high price point relative to its performance capabilities.
Pros
- Impressive tread life and durability for an OEM tire
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable handling and lateral grip in dry conditions
- Solid, predictable performance for daily, undemanding driving
Cons
- Poor traction and tendency to spin on wet surfaces
- High price point compared to aftermarket competitors
- Mediocre cornering ability and grip during aggressive maneuvers
- Lack of confidence-inspiring performance in inclement weather
Observations
- Owners of heavier vehicles, such as MPVs, reported satisfactory tread wear despite the vehicle's weight.
- Users noted that the tire performs adequately as an OEM fitment for standard passenger cars but lacks the performance characteristics desired for spirited driving.
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 Aspec A349 BluEarth | B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Yokohama
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better comfort, wet and dry. Pick the Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 86 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth scores 87 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 83 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
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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.