76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
71/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c — 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.
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User signal (40%)
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VerdictOnly Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 47 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | – |
| Dry | 88 | – |
| Wet | 81 | – |
| Snow | 79 | – |
| Comfort | 67 | – |
| Noise | 47 | – |
| Treadwear | 80 | – |
| Handling | 87 | – |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
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/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #20/51 · 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | 7% #14/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | -2.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | B · Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Premium Touring Winter tire |
| 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
Yokohama
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/ 100
Yokohama
Only Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Tire B · Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c
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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.