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Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905

The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is a Central European winter tire with generally good dry braking and some favorable wet-handling results. Snow grip and aquaplaning resistance are recurring weaknesses, while tread life and efficiency vary considerably between tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 3 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 16th average finish across 12 independent tests Latest: P9 of 16 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 3owner reviews
  • 13,000miles driven
  • 12professional tests
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

6.9/10

Better than 46% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 10 tests
  • 3 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests10 tests · 3 publications · 2021-2026 46% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 46% 6.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 74% 30% 10
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 19% 23% 10
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 14% 18% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 77% 17% 5
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 17% 6% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 38% 5% 4

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 70% 10
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 48% 2
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 14% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% comes from its predecessor, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P9 / 16
  2. 2025 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 245/45 R19 P8 / 10
  3. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P28 / 51
  4. 2024 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P8 / 16
  5. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P19 / 55
  6. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P26 / 54
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  1. 2023 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P13 / 15
  2. 2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P30 / 56
  3. 2022 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 ADAC · 215/60 R16 P4 / 17 Placing only
  4. 2021 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P14 / 20
  5. 2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P11 / 16 Placing only
  6. 2021 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P17 / 50
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Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 averages a finish of 16th.

12 Tests
0 Test Wins
16th Average
4th Best
30th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17 P9 of 16

The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 finished joint ninth overall. It stops well on dry and wet roads, but average handling, weak winter grip and poor efficiency held it to a satisfactory rating.

Weak: Ice Braking, Fuel Consumption Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3

YearTestResultAward
20262026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P9 / 16
20252025 AZ Performance Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 245/45 R19P8 / 10
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P28 / 51
20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 215/55 R17P8 / 16
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P19 / 55
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P26 / 54
20232023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17P13 / 15
20222022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P30 / 56
20222022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16ADAC · 215/60 R16P4 / 17
20212021 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P14 / 20
20212021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15P11 / 16
20212021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P17 / 50

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is projected to cost €50.26 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €1,256 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€41.61
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€44.96
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2€49.82
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906€50.26
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range54 sizes available

185-315Width30-65Profile15-22Rim81-115 T-WLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 54 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-74dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes235/55 R20275/35 R19225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in the wet?
Across the 10 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 stops 3.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 74/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 3 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 stops level with premium rivals, 1.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 77/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 3 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in the snow?
Across the 10 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 stops 4% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 5 snow-traction tests, it is 6.5% worse than premium rivals, 2.3% worse than mid-range rivals and 2.7% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 19/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the snow from 3 reviews.
How good is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 stops 5.7% longer than premium rivals, 4.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 14/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 on ice from 3 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906's rolling resistance is 12.9% higher than premium rivals, 11.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 8.2% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 (5)
How many miles does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is expected to last around 22,966 miles (36,960 km).
How much does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is projected to cost €50.26 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €1,256 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, at €41.61.
What is the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 replace?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is the successor to the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in Yokohama's range.
What sizes does the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 come in?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is available in 73 sizes, ranging from 185-315/30-65 R15-22.
Owner Questions (1)
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Hi I am looking for a set of winters but am a bit hesitant about the Yokohama v906 as they are mid range and I am more used to premium. Show more Hi
I am looking for a set of winters but am a bit hesitant about the Yokohama v906 as they are mid range and I am more used to premium. However prices of premium are high and I was wondering what these are like. Show less
October 11, 2022
All the data I have access to is available on this page. They performed well in this year ADAC winter tire test.

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 3 owner ratings the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 averages 79%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.7. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Wet Grip 83%
  • Handling 83%
  • Snow Grip 83%
  • Ice Grip 83%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Wear 57%

All 3 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
82%
Member
Initial Impressions

Not tested in the snow to any great extent but solid in cold weather and frosty wet roads. Wear rate is only average at best but I assume a good winter tire like this is a fairly soft compound.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 8
88%
Member
  • Aston Martin
  • 275/35 R19
  • 1,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Easy Going
With limited options available to me at the time, I had these These V906 winter tires fitted at the last minute for a trip out to the Swiss Alps around New Year. They impress, with solid performance in cold weather and light snow - all without complaint. I've had winter tires before and am of the opinion that these provided a quiet, compliant ride without feeling soggy. They are of course hugely more confident on winter roads than my summer tires but as the Aston V8 is a powerful RWD car I was taking great care on those Alpen roads and certainly not pushing it. .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 883
67%
Member
Put these on in UK winter 2022/2023 as there was no other option and I was sceptical at first. However on our wintery roads and cold mornings I found these to do the job in suburban UK. For going to work, to the station, the school run and sitting in traffic, I have no problem. I did notice a massive improvement on these wintery mornings over my summer tires (Bridgestone Duellers) which when on summer tires my 2.5 tonne SUV did slide and lose grip in the same conditions. A lot of people do go for Crossclimate 2s but I prefer to have dedicated summer and winters on the car and yeah the Yokos do the job. I've not put them through a tough wintery challenge but I think part of the issues people have is down to how they drive. IMHO most people haven't got a clue how to drive in the winter. Would I but these again? If I had to then yes but I would have preferred more choice. Ultimately, they are better than summers or all seasons on the car and I want to be able to get around in the winter.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 900

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