88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
33 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 vs Yokohama W.drive V905 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
17 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better snow, comfort and wet. Pick the Yokohama W.drive V905 if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 98 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak DM-V2 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak DM-V2 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 81 |
| Dry | 90 | 88 |
| Wet | 90 | 83 |
| Snow | 99 | 63 |
| Comfort | 90 | 75 |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 82 | 86 |
| Handling | 80 | 83 |
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Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is widely regarded as a premier dedicated winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice. While users acknowledge that the soft rubber compound leads to faster tread wear if used in warmer temperatures, the consensus is that the safety and handling benefits in harsh winter conditions far outweigh these longevity concerns.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of driver confidence in severe winter weather
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Significant improvement over all-season tires for winter handling
Cons
- Faster tread wear compared to all-season tires
- Performance degrades if left on the vehicle during warmer spring/summer months
- Potential for reduced wet-weather grip as the tire wears down
Observations
- Users report excellent performance across a variety of vehicle types, including heavy SUVs like the BMW X5 and VW Touareg, as well as light trucks like the Ford F-150.
- Owners of hybrid vehicles noted that the tire's soft compound may wear more quickly under the specific torque characteristics of their vehicles.
- Some users successfully utilize oversized tire diameters for increased ground clearance in deep snow without sacrificing ride quality.
The Yokohama W drive V905 is generally regarded as a reliable, high-value winter tire that excels in snow and cold-weather traction. While most users praise its longevity and confidence-inspiring handling, a subset of drivers reports concerns regarding cabin noise and inconsistent performance in specific wet-weather conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in deep and fresh snow
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple winter seasons
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
- Predictable handling characteristics that provide good driver feedback
Cons
- Higher-than-average road noise levels at highway speeds
- Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some reports of aquaplaning sensitivity
- Potential for reduced grip when temperatures rise above 10-15°C
Observations
- Owners of rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles, such as the BMW 3-series, reported surprisingly strong snow performance.
- Users noted the tire remains robust and structurally sound even when encountering significant road hazards like potholes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 | B · Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Ultra High Performance Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 48 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 13/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
Bridgestone
81
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 — better snow, comfort and wet. Pick the Yokohama W.drive V905 if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 99 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 scores 90 vs 83 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 86 vs 82 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Tire B · Yokohama W.drive V905
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.