72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
64/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
7 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better comfort, dry and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter if noise, snow 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 18
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 91 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 89 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 86% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 97% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 92 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 97% | 92% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 92% | 90% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | 56 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 83 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 47 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 87 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 76 |
| Dry | 70 | 88 |
| Wet | 85 | 81 |
| Snow | 84 | 79 |
| Comfort | 33 | 67 |
| Noise | 78 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 80 |
| Handling | 74 | 87 |
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Headline score
72
/ 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 | 96% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -4.2 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -1.2 | Same test |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 78% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 84% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | -5.3 | Same test |
| Noise | Other | 96% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 92% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 81% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +10.9 | Same test |
| Value | Other | 100% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 64% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +35.7 | Same test |
| Wear | Other | 40% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 78% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | -38.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 5% #20/51 · 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | +9.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 92% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +5.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +3.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 91% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +3.6 | Same test |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 50% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | -30 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | -50 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 80% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 60% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +20 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 40% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | -60 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #6/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 86% #20/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | +14.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.2 | Same test |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire, particularly excelling in wet, icy, and snowy conditions. While users praise its initial comfort and winter-weather traction, there is a consensus that performance, particularly regarding dry-road grip and noise levels, tends to degrade noticeably as the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional traction on snow and ice
- Strong performance in wet conditions
- Competitive pricing compared to premium rivals
- Comfortable ride quality when new
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise over time
- Average to poor dry-road handling and emergency braking
- Significant degradation of performance characteristics after several seasons
- Soft sidewall construction affecting steering feedback
Observations
- Users driving smaller, efficiency-focused vehicles like the Toyota Prius report high satisfaction with the tire's wet and icy road performance.
- Drivers note that the tire's soft sidewall design may not be ideal for those seeking sharp, sporty handling characteristics.
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 · Pirelli Cinturato Winter | 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?
72
/ 100
Pirelli
76
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better comfort, dry and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter if noise, snow and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 67 vs 33 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 78 vs 47 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 88 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 87 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
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.