Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

16^th

Average Position

8^th

Best Result

22^nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 shows a mixed winter performance profile with notable competence in wet grip and dry dynamics, but persistent weaknesses on snow/ice and aquaplaning limit overall results. Across seven winter-focused tests it averages mid-to-lower table finishes (average position 15.7), with isolated strong showings in wet and dry handling/braking but consistently below-average snow and ice metrics.
Key strengths include wet handling/braking (multiple top-5 results and a category win) and respectable dry braking/handling in certain sizes. However, snow braking/handling and ice performance frequently rank near the back of the field, and aquaplaning resistance is also subpar. Rolling resistance and value are middle-of-the-pack to weak, contributing to no standout awards and few top-tier finishes.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Moderate Details
• 1st place subjective wet handling in 2019 Auto Center (205/55 R16)
• 3rd place wet braking in 2019 Auto Center at +1.7% from best
• Middle-group wet braking 2018 Auto Bild (36.6 m, 14/22, +6.7%)
Dry Braking and Handling Moderate Details
• 3rd place dry braking in 2018 Auto Bild (43.8 m, 3/22, +10.9% from best)
• 5th place dry handling in 2018 Auto Bild (106.5 km/h, +3.1%)
• Top-4 dry braking and 3rd subjective dry handling in 2019 Auto Center
Value/Price Positioning Minor Details
• Price 395 (9/20) and Value 9.93 price/1000 (10/20) in 2019 Auto Bild 17-inch
• Price 260 (13/20) in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Performance (Braking/Handling/Traction) Strong Details
• Snow braking 19/22 in 2018 Auto Bild (+9.3%); snow handling 19/22 (+4.5%)
• Snow braking 19/21 in 2019 Auto Bild (+8.3%); snow handling 18/20 (+3.6%)
• Snow braking 24/30 in 2020 Auto Bild market overview (+7.4%); 22/30 in 2019 overview (+8.3%)
Ice Performance Strong Details
• Ice braking 10/10 (+19.5%) and ice traction 9/10 (+20%) in 2019 Auto Center
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• Straight aquaplaning 20/20 (+19.5%) in 2019 Auto Bild 17-inch
• Straight aquaplaning 13/22 (+9.1%) in 2018 Auto Bild
• Straight aquaplaning 5/10 (+6%) in 2019 Auto Center (only mid-pack despite weaker field)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• Rolling resistance 10/10 (+15.7%) in 2019 Auto Center
• Rolling resistance 9/21 (+9.2%) in 2019 Auto Bild 17-inch; 9/22 (+19.5%) in 2018 Auto Bild
Overall Consistency/Awards Moderate Details
• Average overall position 15.7 across 7 tests
• Overall placements: 20/52 (2018 shootout), 15/22 (2018 Auto Bild full), 14/21 (2019 Auto Bild), 11/16 (2018 ADAC), 20/47 (2019 overview), 22/49 (2020 braking test), 8/10 (2019 Auto Center)