P22 of 51
Beat 55% of the field
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 Test Results
Tested 2018 to 2020
3 publications
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 averages a finish of 16th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 54% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Snow Braking, at 17% across 5 tests.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 16thAverage finish
- 41%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
7 tests, 2018 to 2020
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 41%
Record by discipline
Where the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P6.7 of 17.7 | 66% | - |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P5.5 of 21.5 | 78% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 10 | 78% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 5 | P13.8 of 29.2 | 54% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P14.5 of 21.5 | 34% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P1 of 10 | 100% | 1 |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P12.7 of 17.3 | 33% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking Weak | 5 | P18.6 of 22.6 | 17% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P2 of 10 | 89% | - |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P18.5 of 21 | 12% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P7 of 10 | 33% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P9 of 10 | 11% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
| Noise | 2 | P14.5 of 21.5 | 34% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P13.5 of 20.5 | 36% | - |
| Value | 2 | P13.5 of 20.5 | 36% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 3 | P9.3 of 17.7 | 41% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fulda Kristall Control HP2
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP3
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Uniroyal MS+ 77
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 860
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Gislaved Euro Frost 6
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Debica Frigo HP2
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Giti GitiWinterW1
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 3
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Falken Eurowinter HS01
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Laufenn I FIT
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Duraturn Mozzo Winter
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Toyo Snowprox S954
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Matador MP 92 Sibir Snow
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Cooper Weather Master SA2+
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Pirelli Cinturato Winter
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Sava Eskimo HP2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Barum Polaris 5
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 This tyre | 7 | 0 | 16th | 41% |
| Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 Successor | 12 | 0 | 16th | 46% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.
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
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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%)
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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
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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
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Dry handling
Strong
in 3 of 3 tests
Details
good dry handling
- 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (2019)Good wet and dry handling
- 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test (2019)good handling in the dry
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2018)
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Wet braking
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
short wet braking distances
- 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test (2019)short wet braking distances
- 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (2019)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
short braking distances
- 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2018)
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%)
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Ice Performance
Strong
Details
- Ice braking 10/10 (+19.5%) and ice traction 9/10 (+20%) in 2019 Auto Center
-
Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
in 1 of 3 tests
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)
poor aquaplaning resistance
- 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (2019)
-
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
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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)
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Wet handling
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Understeer in the wet
- 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (2019)
-
Ice grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Poor ice braking and handling
- 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test (2019)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 (3 tests) and 14 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow traction strength in 1 of 3 tests 9 praise, 0 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Dry grip no test mentions it 7 praise, 1 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise no test mentions it 0 praise, 5 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow braking no test mentions it 4 praise, 0 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
- Warm-weather behaviour no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2020 1 test
2019 3 tests
P8 of 10
Beat 22% of the field
P14 of 20
Beat 32% of the field
P20 of 53
Beat 59% of the field
2018 3 tests
P15 of 20
Beat 26% of the field
P11 of 16
Beat 33% of the field
P20 of 52
Beat 63% of the field
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