39
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
39/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Sumitomo Tour+ LSW 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, treadwear and handling. 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
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Tour+ LSW | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 83 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | Tour+ LSW | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 38 | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 51
Why this score
| Source | Tour+ LSW | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 35 | 86 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 42
Why this score
| Source | Tour+ LSW | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 33 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 41
Why this score
| Source | Tour+ LSW | BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Sumitomo Tour+ LSW | Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 39 | 80 |
| Dry | 55 | 83 |
| Wet | 38 | 78 |
| Comfort | 35 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 33 | 75 |
| Handling | 40 | 81 |
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Headline score
39
/ 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 Sumitomo Tour+ LSW receives predominantly negative feedback, with a significant number of users reporting severe quality control issues. While a small minority of owners appreciate the ride comfort and wet weather performance, the consensus is heavily marred by persistent vibrations, balancing difficulties, and reports of structural defects.
Pros
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Competent performance in rain and snow for some users
- Cost-effective alternative to premium brands
Cons
- Severe and persistent vibration issues
- Difficulty maintaining wheel balance
- Reports of structural belt defects and blowouts
- Poor wet weather traction and handling
Observations
- Users driving performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan 350Z, noted a significant decline in handling and refinement compared to premium tires like Michelin.
- Multiple reports of highway-speed instability suggest the tire may struggle with high-speed structural integrity.
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 · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW | B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
39
/ 100
Sumitomo
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. 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 35 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 75 vs 33 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 40 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 38 on wet.
Tire A · Sumitomo Tour+ LSW
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.