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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). 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 Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the BluEarth-Winter V906 and the WR Snowproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof also have B wet ratings.