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195-325/30-80 R15-22 152 sizes 2017 Winter rated

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905

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The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is a Premium Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.5
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
91%
Wet Grip
89%
Road Feedback
89%
Handling
87%
Wear
80%
Comfort
83%
Buy again
88%
Snow Grip
92%
Ice Grip
85%
15 Reviews
87% Average
121,330 miles driven
7 Tests (avg: 16th)
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
7.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Snow
79.1
1.5x / 9 tests
Comfort
72.6
0.32x / 3 tests
Wet
71.6
1.93x / 11 tests
Dry
64.6
1.13x / 6 tests
Value
63.6
0.42x / 9 tests
Ice
45.5
1.2x / 2 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
73.9
14 tests
Handling
70.2
9 tests
Traction
60.2
2 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 7
Publications: 3
Period: 2018 - 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 15
Avg Rating: 87.2%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.35
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 22/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test AutoCentrum 2019 205/55 R16 8/10 12 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 14/21 12 metrics
2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 20/47 2 metrics
2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 15/22 12 metrics
2018 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 11/16 0 metrics
2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 20/52 0 metrics
All Tests
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7
Tests
16th
Average
8th
Best
22nd
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test
245/45 R18 • 2020
22nd/49
2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview
225/45 R17 • 2019
20th/47
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test
225/45 R17 • 2019
14th/21
Good traction on snow, short wet braking distances, good dry handling
Understeer in the wet, poor aquaplaning resistance
Good
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 91 T C C 71
195/65R15 95 T D C 71
195/55R15 85 H D C 72
195/65R15 91 H C C 71
16 inch
205/55R16 91 H D C 72
205/60R16 96 H C C 72
205/55R16 91 T D C 72
215/70R16 100 T C C 72
215/60R16 99 H C C 72
205/55R16 94 V D C 72
17 inch
225/45R17 91 H D C 72
225/50R17 98 V C C 72
225/50R17 94 H C C 72
225/60R17 99 H C C 72
215/55R17 98 V C C 72
225/45R17 94 V D C 72
215/45R17 91 V D C 72
205/50R17 93 V D C 72
265/65R17 112 T C C 73
205/50R17 93 H C C 72
225/45R17 94 H D C 72
225/50R17 98 H C C 72
235/65R17 108 H C C 72
18 inch
225/40R18 92 W D C 72
245/45R18 100 V C C 72
245/40R18 97 W C C 72
235/60R18 107 H C C 72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W D C 71
20 inch
255/45R20 105 V C C 73
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Review Summary

Based on 14 user reviews

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.

Strengths
  • Snow and ice grip
  • Wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Dry grip for a winter tyre
  • Handling and braking confidence
  • Durability/tread life for many users
  • Value for money
Areas for Improvement
  • Increased road noise
  • Softer feel/less precision at higher speeds or warmer temps
  • Faster wear for some users

Top 3 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 Reviews

Given 84% while driving a Jaguar XF S (285/30 R20) on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 799
October 25, 2024
Given 91% while driving a Mazda 3 Skyactiv 2012 (205/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 772
November 18, 2024
Given 61% while driving a (235/50 R18) on mostly country roads for 3,730 average miles
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
Helpful 869
November 8, 2023

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Given 86% while driving a Land Rover Freelander TD4 (BMW M47R) (195/80 R15) on a combination of roads for 5,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 1052
November 22, 2022
Given 80% while driving a Ford Mondeo TDCI (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 9,600 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 588
December 28, 2021
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Given 90% while driving a Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 940
October 26, 2021
Given 84% while driving a Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 1020
January 12, 2021
Given 89% while driving a BMW 330D Touring (255/40 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
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
Helpful 934
November 10, 2020
Given 93% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 974
February 27, 2020
Given 98% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Great hold on both dry and wet road too good and in the snow it makes some noise
Helpful 921
December 28, 2019
Given 89% while driving a MINI Clubman (215/40 R18) on for 1,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 967
December 12, 2019
Given 94% while driving a Ford Fiesta 2010 1.4 tdci (195/50 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
Tried them on snowy and icy roads on mountain, they were excellent even in a really steep climb roads, driven them every day on dry and on rain, tyres were excellent. Even on mountain roads with many twists and tight curves, taking them with some speed they showed excellent, without any slips. The handling is very good in every condition, braking is really nice and smooth. Only downside is that they are a bit louder on highways than the others. Strongly recommending them.
Helpful 930
March 23, 2019
Given 93% while driving a Subaru Legacy (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
I was driving with these tires for 3 seasons already (in Lithuania). I liked them. The response on wet and dry is really good. On icy and snowy roads one cannot drive like on wet, it's obvious :) For that you have to choose at least soft compound tyres, or better spiked. They are pretty soft, which comes as a better comfort on bumpy roads. But what impressed me the most, is the wearing degree. After 20000 miles (3 winters) they are still around 6mm.
Helpful 843
December 5, 2018
Given 98% while driving a Mazda 626 (195/60 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Great winter tyres, on dry these Yokohamas are like summer tyres, grip is excellent. On wet there is no problem, even a few cm of water was not a big deal but that was not with highway speed, up to 80kmph. Snow traction is great, no problem in deep snow but I had only one trip on snow in town so it is hard to say how good they are on snow.
They are comfortable, but should be better. Will buy again definitelly.
Thread pattern is similar to Continental, but I like this one more :D.
Helpful 645
March 19, 2018
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