79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Yokohama AVS dB v550 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.
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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.
VerdictToo close to call: Yokohama AVS dB v550 and Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 are within 2 points overall. Yokohama AVS dB v550 is stronger on comfort and dry. Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 is stronger on treadwear.
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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)
AVS dB v550 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | AVS dB v550 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | AVS dB v550 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVS dB v550 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | AVS dB v550 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | AVS dB v550 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVS dB v550 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | AVS dB v550 | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama AVS dB v550 | Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 80 |
| Dry | 88 | 83 |
| Wet | 77 | 78 |
| Comfort | 92 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 75 |
| Handling | 82 | 81 |
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79
/ 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 AVS dB v550 is widely regarded as a premium comfort-oriented tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While it offers impressive longevity and predictable handling characteristics, its performance is best suited for relaxed driving rather than aggressive maneuvers, with some users noting limitations on rough road surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional noise suppression and quiet operation
- Superior ride comfort and softness
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Predictable and progressive handling in wet and dry conditions
Cons
- Susceptibility to tramlining due to directional tread pattern
- Soft sidewalls may struggle with rough or aggressive road surfaces
- Limited availability in certain markets and sizes
- Not intended for high-performance or track-focused driving
Observations
- Highly recommended for luxury sedans like the Lexus LS400 and Jaguar, where ride refinement is prioritized.
- Reported to significantly improve comfort and noise levels on smaller vehicles like the Honda Jazz/Fit.
- Users on rougher road surfaces, such as those in South Africa, noted accelerated tread wear compared to smoother road environments.
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 AVS dB v550 | 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?
79
/ 100
Yokohama
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Yokohama AVS dB v550 and Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 are within 2 points overall. Yokohama AVS dB v550 is stronger on comfort and dry. Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 75 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVS dB v550 scores 92 vs 86 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama AVS dB v550 scores 88 vs 83 on dry.
Tire A · Yokohama AVS dB v550
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.