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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Yokohama (46%). The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 has C wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Yokohama
BluEarth winter V905
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
4
3
Best position
#11
#4
Average position
16.8
4.3
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
533
97

Wet

Wet
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Dry

Dry
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Snow

Snow
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow cornering
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Ice

Ice
Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
81%

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