Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 review
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is regarded as a reliable and competent winter tire that offers a significant performance upgrade over summer tires in cold, damp, and light snow conditions. Users appreciate its balance of comfort and road manners, finding it a capable choice for both daily commuting and occasional alpine travel.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
77%By road tests
83.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is regarded as a reliable and competent winter tire that offers a significant performance upgrade over summer tires in cold, damp, and light snow conditions. Users appreciate its balance of comfort and road manners, finding it a capable choice for both daily commuting and occasional alpine travel.
Pros
- Significant improvement in grip and safety over summer tires in cold weather
- Quiet and compliant ride quality
- Solid performance in light snow and suburban winter conditions
- Predictable handling without feeling overly soft or 'soggy'
Cons
- Limited availability in certain markets
- Performance limits may be tested on high-powered rear-wheel-drive vehicles in deep winter conditions
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavy SUVs noted a marked improvement in stability and grip compared to summer tires on cold, slick roads.
- Performance remains composed and refined even when fitted to high-performance vehicles like an Aston Martin.
11 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Value | 5th of 10 | |
| Wear | 7th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 10 |
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
28th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 27th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 51 |
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
8th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 16 | |
| Wear | 16th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 16th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 4th of 16 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
19th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 55 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
26th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 28th of 54 |
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 15th of 15 | |
| Noise | 11th of 15 | |
| Value | 14th of 15 | |
| Wear | 14th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 10th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 15 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
30th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 25th of 56 |
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
5th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 20th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Price | 5th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 20th of 20 |
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
17th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 22nd of 49 |
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 225/50 R17 | Amazon |
| 225/55 R17 | Amazon |
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