The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is a winter touring tyre with generally positive driver feedback and a clear strength in wet and dry road performance. Users often praise its snow grip and value, but professional tests are more reserved, showing weaker snow and ice results versus leading rivals. Overall, it is a capable mid-range winter option, though not the most consistent performer in severe winter conditions.
In everyday use, many drivers find the V905 reassuring in winter conditions, praising its traction, braking confidence and durability, particularly for the price. However, independent testing paints a more cautious picture: while the tyre can perform well in wet and dry braking or handling, it tends to finish mid-to-lower table overall due to weaker snow, ice and aquaplaning results. This makes it a tyre with strong real-world satisfaction but a less convincing objective test record, especially when compared with the best winter tyres in its class. It is likely to suit drivers prioritising wet-road confidence, decent dry manners and value, but those regularly facing deep snow, ice or standing water may find stronger alternatives.
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Owners say85%from 16 owner reviews88% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, WetComfort, IceRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.
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In 225/45 R17, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is projected to cost €14.05 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €562 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test.
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2019 test; financing costs are excluded.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 stops 4.1% longer than premium rivals, 1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 66/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 16 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 stops 1.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 73/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the dry from 16 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in the snow?
Across the 5 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 stops 4.7% longer than premium rivals, 3.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 10% better than premium rivals, 2.8% better than mid-range rivals and 7.7% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 29/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the snow from 16 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 stops 12.9% longer than premium rivals, 10.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 15.3% longer than budget rivals. Across the 1 ice-traction test, it is 6.1% worse than premium rivals, 8.6% worse than mid-range rivals and 12.8% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 7/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 on ice from 16 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905's rolling resistance is 0.7% higher than premium rivals, 1.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.3% higher than budget rivals.
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How many miles does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is expected to last around 21,961 miles (35,343 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 have?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 has no UTQG treadwear grade: winter and light-truck sizes are exempt. Yokohama gives it no mileage warranty. New tread depth is 10-11/32" (7.9-8.7 mm), depending on size.
What do owners say about the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across 16 owner ratings the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 averages 85%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7.5. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 87% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is projected to cost €14.05 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €562 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Owners rate the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 15 reviews.
How well do the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 7.5 out of 10 for wear across 15 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 again?
88% of owners say they would buy the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905's snow traction?
Of the 15 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 9 mention snow traction: 9 praise it (strong snow traction) and 0 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "I am very impressed with snow grip and handling of the Yokohamas". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905's dry grip?
Of the 15 owner reviews analysed for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 8 mention dry grip: 7 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "It excelsd on dry a wet roads". Read those reviews
What does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 replace?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is the successor to the Yokohama W drive V905 in Yokohama's range.
Has the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 been replaced?
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Drivers report the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 delivers outstanding snow and ice traction, confident wet grip, and strong dry performance for a winter tyre. Many note stable handling and braking, with several praising durability and mileage. The main drawbacks are higher road noise and some softness/floatiness or reduced precision in warmer/dry high-speed conditions, plus a few reports of faster front wear versus premium rivals. Overall sentiment is very positive with excellent winter capability and value.
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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings
Owner score85%
Snow Grip91%
Dry Grip91%
Wet Grip89%
Road Feedback88%
Handling87%
Ice Grip85%
Comfort81%
Wear75%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 84%
“I had these on my rear-wheel-drive Jaguar when I left the Uk in January 2024, as soon as we hit France is started snowing, the snow settled by the time we were in Holland and increased in intensity, the snow was...”
“I just put them on my car, I have 2 winters in fact, so I am starting my third and my tires are due to be changed soon...I do 60 km/day 5 days a week that's all...I am really disappointed with the longevity, they are...”
“This tires are solid! got them from the dealership together with the car. It's been two years now (two winters) and cca 20-25k km. I have nothing bad to say about them. On dry - good, on snow - good, on wet - good. on...”
I'm here to post mi tread depth: 7.8, hardly 8mm!
In 2017 I got Bridgestone Blizak DM-V2, they had 10.35mm tread depth!
Today I measured the Bridgestone, it still has 9mm. Lots of seasons missed due to their cars, but still used at least 4 winters. Not normal my old used tires which I replace due to age to have 1+mm more tread depth than the new ones!
That's extremely disappointing!
Next the ride, I'll visit again, but the initial impressions are bad! My summer tires are Bridgestone Turanza 6, now it's sub 10°C here in Sofia and the Winter Yokohamas Ride worse! The Blizak rides really well.
They are quieter than winter Blizak though.
The first photo is from 28th of November 2017, the second is from today, the 6th of November 2026! In the exact center of the tread, the depth in some places is 8mm!
Dor comparison last week I got winter BF-Goodrich 215/65/16 for BYD Seal 06 DM-i... They have 8.5mm in the center and less on the sides, but still 8.5!
Yokohama tread depth in this size for this Land Cruiser is scandalous!
Dry grip impeccable, wet grip even more impressive. Only downside id say is road noise is a lot more than my summer set, but you could say that's expected for winter tyres.
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I had these on my rear-wheel-drive Jaguar when I left the Uk in January 2024, as soon as we hit France is started snowing, the snow settled by the time we were in Holland and increased in intensity, the snow was sometimes Icy, slushy and deep as we drove across Europe. In Germany on the autobahns the snow was preyty heavy and the car always felt stable and grippy. Hitting Poland, it was very snowy, ended up off the motorway and headed south into the mountains. Google took us on every little windy steep hill road it could find, I was worried the car would not cope, but it did. The tyres worked and we got safely to my destination. Definitely will buy the tyres again, oh I have.
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I just put them on my car, I have 2 winters in fact, so I am starting my third and my tires are due to be changed soon...I do 60 km/day 5 days a week that's all...I am really disappointed with the longevity, they are also noisy, as for the rest they did the job, but I will not buy this product again
I mostly drive on motorways (70%) but also a fair bit on B-roads and in the city. These are the first winter tyres my car has ever had (19 years on all-seasons only). I have no real comparison with other winter tyres, although I have used them on other cars (FWD as opposed to my Freelander which is AWD). Ever though, I am very impressed with snow grip and handling of the Yokohamas. I can plough through deep snow, corner a snowy road as if it was dry tarmac and brake confidently. Dry grip is also excellent, I'd even say far better than the all-season Cooper Discoverer AT3s I used to have. All in all I am very pleased with the tyres and would recommend them to anyone who does regular winter trips as I do. The only downside is the tyre noise, which to me seems a bit excessive - specially around 80 km/h (50 mph). Can't speak of wear just yet.
Overall very pleased with the tire.
Coming from Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 you notice the difference but it is still good handling.
I felt alot of understeer when the roads are wet and temperature are high but which is not were winter tires excel.
I did not have the chance to drive those tyres in the snow.
Sadly they did not last long on the front of my car, unlike the Michelin.
The price is well placed but when you compare €/milage, in my testing Michelin is more interesting.
This tires are solid! got them from the dealership together with the car. It's been two years now (two winters) and cca 20-25k km. I have nothing bad to say about them. On dry - good, on snow - good, on wet - good. on slipery blob when snow starts to melt - they are good-ish. And that is the only bad thing I have to say about them. BUT, keep in mind they are stil trustworthy and I can recommend them to anyone. I have 4x4 SUV, and the tires didn't get no mercy.
It's a very good tire, I use to have it on my previous car as well. It excelsd on dry a wet roads, good road feedback, maybe little bit more rolling resistance but that's acceptable for winter tire surely. For about a 95EUR/piece and the place I live (Czech Republic) is definitely one of the best choice. If you live in the mountains, you better go for the tire which excels in driving in the snow and on the ice but that's what I do not need actually.
Have run these tyres on two different cars over winter for the last 4 years. The first set on a Honda Civic Type R in 205/45 R17 and the second set on a BMW F31 330 Touring in 255/40 R18
These tyres are simply incredible! The levels of grip they give when the road surface temp gets below 6 degrees C is almost on par with summer tyres. I have absolute confidence in the ability to stop and turn the car as and when required on slippery and frozen surfaces. Have taken the BMW into the French and Swiss alps a number of times and absolutely no drama, even when other cars are stopping to put on snow chains over alpine passes with fresh snow, and my BMW is rear wheel drive so notoriously bad in these conditions with normal tyres on.
The Honda has also done really well with these tyres and with a front to back rotation we have got 20,000 miles out of a set of these tyres, and the Type R is pretty hard on front tyres being high power and front wheel drive.
The only downside I would say is that the tyre compound is a bit soft when temps rise. Anything above about 6c road surface temp (not air temp) is going to be putting extra wear on the tyres. consequently in the UK I only fit them from December through to March when the weather is coldest. Also the sidewall is a little softer than summer tyres so the steering does not feel quite as precise as my summer tyres on initial turn in, but the grip is excellent so can forgive them of this.
I would have no hesitation buying these tyres again
Hands down the best performing tyre in snow and ice I've ever used. On snow they are genuinely like a summer tyre in the wet. There is a very steep hill leading into my village and I can stop on the steepest point in deep snow and pull away again without spinning a wheel. Breaking on the snow and ice is just as good. Steering is millimetre perfect also. Used these tyres for two winters now and put around 7k miles on them and they are barely worn at all. They are also fantastic on cold and wet roads standing water is of no concern. My only complaint about them is that they feel quite unstable at 'high' speed in the dry and feel a bit floaty. However despite this they have handled any emergency manoeuvres with ease and have never let the car get out of control. 100% will buy again without a seconds hesitation.
I have a fairly long commute, and Scottish morning icy conditions this time of year aren't great for summer rubber. After spending way too much time deciding which winter tyres to fit my mini with ended up going for the Yokohamas hoping they would hit the sweet spot in terms of price/quality tradeoff. So far I've done about a thousand motorway and b-road miles. Very happy with it. It is way better than the stock mini summer tyres in everything but dry grip (which you would expect). But even there the difference is smaller than I expected. Happy so far.
