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Comparison: Yokohama W.drive V905 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

Yokohama W.drive V905Upper-middle
YokohamaYokohama

W.drive V905

R13 – R19
VS
Nokian WR SnowproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

WR Snowproof

6.8
R14 – R20
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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%). The first tyre test of Yokohama W.drive V905 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the W.drive V905 and the WR Snowproof were tested.

Test Profile

Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#7
#5
Average position
14.0
11.1
Latest test
2019
2023
Available sizes
29
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 23 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Dry driving behavior
Yokohama W.drive V905
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Safety
Yokohama W.drive V905
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Dry braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
100%
Dry handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Dry lane changing
Yokohama W.drive V905
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Wet
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
89%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama W.drive V905
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama W.drive V905
81%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Wet braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama W.drive V905
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Wet handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
90%
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Snow
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Snow traction
Yokohama W.drive V905
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Snow braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
84%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Snow handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
89%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Snow cornering
Yokohama W.drive V905
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Ice
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Ice braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
93%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Ice lateral guidance
Yokohama W.drive V905
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Exterior noise
Yokohama W.drive V905
93%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Interior noise
Yokohama W.drive V905
84%
Nokian WR Snowproof
100%
Comfort
Yokohama W.drive V905
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Costs
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Fuel efficiency
Yokohama W.drive V905
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Mileage
Yokohama W.drive V905
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Price/value
Yokohama W.drive V905
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama W.drive V905
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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