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.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 vs Yokohama W.drive 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
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.
VerdictToo close to call: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 and Yokohama W.drive V905 are within 2 points overall. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is stronger on snow and handling. Yokohama W.drive V905 is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 63 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 75 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 47 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
W.drive V905 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth Winter V905 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | BluEarth Winter V905 | W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 81 |
| Dry | 88 | 88 |
| Wet | 81 | 83 |
| Snow | 79 | 63 |
| Comfort | 67 | 75 |
| Noise | 47 | – |
| Treadwear | 80 | 86 |
| Handling | 87 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
80
/ 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 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.
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 · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | B · Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Ultra High Performance 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?
80
/ 100
Yokohama
81
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 and Yokohama W.drive V905 are within 2 points overall. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is stronger on snow and handling. Yokohama W.drive V905 is stronger on comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 79 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 75 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 87 vs 83 on handling.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Tire B · Yokohama W.drive V905
More comparisons
Also compared with
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 also compared with
Yokohama W.drive V905 also compared with
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.