Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Yokohama (55%). In this particular case, the Nokian WR Snowproof has a better rating of 68% compared to 56% of the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the BluEarth-Winter V906 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WR Snowproof is made - Finland/Russian Federation.