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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 vs Yokohama C Drive2 — 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 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.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama C Drive2

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama C Drive2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
31 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
73
Comfort
81
Treadwear
71
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better handling, wet and comfort. 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 4
A — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
83
B — Yokohama C Drive2
79
Why this score
SourceBluEarth Es ES32C Drive2
Tyre Reviews owners 83 79

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 5
A — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
78
B — Yokohama C Drive2
73
Why this score
SourceBluEarth Es ES32C Drive2
Tyre Reviews owners 78 73

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 5
A — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
86
B — Yokohama C Drive2
81
Why this score
SourceBluEarth Es ES32C Drive2
Tyre Reviews owners 86 81

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 4
A — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
75
B — Yokohama C Drive2
71
Why this score
SourceBluEarth Es ES32C Drive2
Tyre Reviews owners 75 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) BluEarth Es ES32 leads by 12
A — Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
81
B — Yokohama C Drive2
69
Why this score
SourceBluEarth Es ES32C Drive2
Tyre Reviews owners 81 69

Scores at a glance

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 vs Yokohama C Drive2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryYokohama BluEarth Es ES32Yokohama C Drive2
Relative Score 80 74
Dry 83 79
Wet 78 73
Comfort 86 81
Treadwear 75 71
Handling 81 69

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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 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.
Tire B Yokohama C Drive2

The Yokohama C Drive2 is widely regarded as a comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While many users praise its wet and dry grip, performance is polarizing; some drivers report excellent handling, while others find the grip limits unpredictable or insufficient for spirited driving.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and vibration damping
  • Low road noise levels
  • Strong wet weather performance for most users
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Handling can feel vague or lack feedback for performance-oriented drivers
  • Sudden loss of grip at the limit
  • Noise levels may increase significantly as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users with stiffly sprung or performance-tuned vehicles (e.g., Golf GTI, modified hatchbacks) often appreciate the tire's ability to mitigate suspension harshness.
  • Drivers of heavier or higher-powered vehicles reported mixed results, with some noting excellent stability and others experiencing rapid, uneven tread wear.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a significant comfort upgrade over OE-fitted performance tires on mid-sized sedans.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 B · Yokohama C Drive2
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama

Yokohama

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

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 81 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 78 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 86 vs 81 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 83 vs 79 on dry.

Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Tire B · Yokohama C Drive2

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.