81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
15 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — Compared (September 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
15 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 — better noise and comfort. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 if handling and wet 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)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 91 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 89 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 85% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 90% | 96% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 92 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 92% | 92% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Craft WP51 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 83 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Winter Craft WP51 leads by 53
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 47 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 87 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 76 |
| Dry | 87 | 88 |
| Wet | 74 | 81 |
| Snow | 77 | 79 |
| Comfort | 84 | 67 |
| Noise | 100 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 80 |
| Handling | 71 | 87 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #11/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +3.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #10/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #11/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 92% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +8.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 95% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +4.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 92% #2/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 76% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +16 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/12 · 2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 7% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% #29/35 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 92% #22/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | -0.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #7/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 81% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +10.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 85% #32/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 98% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | -13.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 90% #11/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | -6 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, often outperforming more expensive competitors in severe weather. While users consistently praise its winter traction and affordability, some report compromises in dry-road handling, wet-weather braking, and increased cabin noise.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow and slush
- High price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Solid durability and tread life for the price point
- Effective performance on icy surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise
- Mediocre wet-weather braking and traction
- Lack of steering feedback and stability on dry pavement
- Potential for tread block squirm during steering inputs
Observations
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Yaris, Mazda 3) report high satisfaction with snow climbing capabilities.
- Owners of heavier or higher-performance vehicles (e.g., Audi A4/A6, Mercedes E220D) noted concerns regarding wet-weather traction and handling precision.
- Some users observed a 15-20% increase in fuel consumption, likely due to the tire's aggressive winter tread compound.
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions, offering handling characteristics that closely mimic summer tires. While most users praise its traction and confidence-inspiring grip on varied surfaces, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and increased road noise compared to other premium alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on snow and ice
- Strong performance on cold, wet, and dry pavement
- High level of steering precision and road feedback
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Reports of higher-than-average road noise
- Mixed feedback on tread longevity, with some users noting rapid wear
- Occasional understeer in wet conditions when temperatures are higher
- Reduced performance in deep slush compared to packed snow
Observations
- Users running these on performance-oriented vehicles like the Honda Civic Type R and BMW 330 Touring report high satisfaction with handling and grip.
- Drivers of 4x4 SUVs noted the tire holds up well under demanding, high-mileage usage, though some smaller vehicle owners reported faster wear on the front axle.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 4 |
| Rim diameters | — | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Kumho
76
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 — better noise and comfort. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 if handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 scores 100 vs 47 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 scores 84 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 87 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 81 vs 74 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Winter Craft WP51
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter 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.