Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M and Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 6 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in ice, 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 5.4 21 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
💧 Wet: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.5 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
☀️ Dry: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 12.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
❄️ Snow: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
🧊 Ice: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.4 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
📏 Mileage: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔋 Efficiency: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M or Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 shows better mileage performance than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M appears in 1 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
