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Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth vs Yokohama AVID S33B — 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.
Yokohama AVID S33B
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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
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 51 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 35 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
Noise
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 39 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Aspec A349 BluEarth | AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth | Yokohama AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 53 |
| Dry | 72 | 64 |
| Wet | 59 | 50 |
| Snow | – | 34 |
| Comfort | 65 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 37 |
| Handling | 78 | 61 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth | B · Yokohama AVID S33B |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Yokohama
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth scores 87 vs 37 on treadwear.
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth scores 78 vs 61 on handling.
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth scores 59 vs 50 on wet.
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth scores 72 vs 64 on dry.
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.