Comparison: Yokohama W.drive V905 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP71 (2026)

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 (71%) than Yokohama (55%). But when it comes to comparing Yokohama W.drive V905 and Kumho WinterCraft WP71, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Yokohama W.drive V905 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the W.drive V905 and the WinterCraft WP71 were tested. See more mutual tests below.