Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons and Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 6 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Headway PSM01 4 Seasons and Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Headway PSM01 4 Seasons | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #12 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 21.0 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Headway PSM01 4 Seasons
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Headway PSM01 4 Seasons | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 25.0 | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.4 21 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 25.0 for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
☀️ Dry: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 20.0 for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
❄️ Snow: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
🧊 Ice: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
📏 Mileage: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
🔋 Efficiency: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Headway PSM01 4 Seasons or Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks higher on average than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks better than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 shows better mileage performance than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Headway PSM01 4 Seasons appears in 1 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
