76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Riken Snow 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
80
/ 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 handling, dry and wet. Pick the Riken Snow if snow and treadwear 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 9
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 91 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 89 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Snow leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 92 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 83 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 47 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Snow leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Snow | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 87 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Riken Snow | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 80 |
| Dry | 79 | 88 |
| Wet | 74 | 81 |
| Snow | 83 | 79 |
| Comfort | 67 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 47 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 80 |
| Handling | 69 | 87 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Riken Snow is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches above its weight class, offering impressive traction in snow and ice. While it is a budget-friendly option, users consistently praise its reliability and performance, noting that it remains a competent choice for both city driving and challenging winter conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow, ice, and mud.
- Excellent value for money compared to premium-tier competitors.
- Surprisingly quiet road noise levels for a winter-specific tread pattern.
- Solid dry road handling and grip characteristics.
Cons
- Noticeable reduction in wet braking performance during spirited driving.
- Tendency for ABS intervention under harder braking conditions on wet surfaces.
- Positioned as a budget-tier product, which may lack the ultimate refinement of top-tier brands.
Observations
- Users report strong performance on lighter passenger vehicles like the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Fiat Grande Punto.
- The tire is noted for its durability and effective tread wear on utility-focused vehicles like the Corsa van.
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 · Riken Snow | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance 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?
76
/ 100
Riken
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Riken Snow if snow and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 87 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 88 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 81 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Riken Snow scores 83 vs 79 on snow.
Tire A · Riken Snow
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.