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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli P 7 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 P 7

Summer Premium Touring tires

Pirelli P 7 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
86 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
69
Comfort
66
Treadwear
73
Handling
69

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 comfort, handling 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 3
A — Pirelli P 7
80
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
83
Why this score
SourceP 7BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 80 83

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 9
A — Pirelli P 7
69
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
78
Why this score
SourceP 7BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 69 78

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 20
A — Pirelli P 7
66
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
86
Why this score
SourceP 7BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 66 86

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 2
A — Pirelli P 7
73
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
75
Why this score
SourceP 7BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 73 75

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 12
A — Pirelli P 7
69
B — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
81
Why this score
SourceP 7BluEarth Es ES32
Tyre Reviews owners 69 81

Scores at a glance

Pirelli P 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli P 7Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Relative Score 71 80
Dry 80 83
Wet 69 78
Comfort 66 86
Treadwear 73 75
Handling 69 81

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Pirelli P 7

The Pirelli P7 is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its dry-weather handling, steering responsiveness, and longevity, but faces significant criticism regarding road noise and wet-weather performance. While many users appreciate its durability and value as an OEM fitment, a notable segment of owners reports issues with sidewall integrity, premature cracking, and inconsistent grip levels as the tire ages.

Pros

  • Excellent dry-weather handling and steering precision
  • Strong tread life and durability for many users
  • High level of ride comfort on smooth surfaces
  • Predictable and progressive behavior when pushed to limits

Cons

  • High levels of road noise, particularly at motorway speeds
  • Inconsistent or poor wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Reports of sidewall bubbles, cracking, and structural failures
  • Performance degradation noted as the tire wears

Observations

  • Users with stiffer-sprung vehicles (e.g., Seat Ibiza FR) noted that the tire's sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride if pressures are not perfectly tuned.
  • Drivers of heavier or high-torque vehicles reported faster wear and occasional traction issues during acceleration.
  • Several owners of premium sedans (Mercedes, Audi) reported that the tire's performance characteristics were highly sensitive to correct inflation pressures.
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 P 7 B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Yokohama

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

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 86 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 83 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Pirelli P 7
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.