Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

16^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

30^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 11 winter tests, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 delivers mixed performance with occasional mid-pack finishes but frequent shortcomings in snow, aquaplaning, and wear. It shows comparatively acceptable wet and dry braking in several tests and isolated strengths in comfort, yet it consistently trails the class in hydroplaning resistance and winter-surface grip, with notably poor durability/abrasion results in ADAC evaluations. Overall, it lacks the balanced winter capability and efficiency needed to challenge the leaders.

Performance Strengths

Dry Braking and Dry Handling Moderate Details
• 3rd place dry braking in 2025 AZ test (+2.1%)
• 6th/15 dry braking in 2023 ADAC 17" (+4.5%)
• 5th/22 dry handling speed in 2021 Auto Bild (+2.3%)
Wet Braking (short to mid distances) Moderate Details
• 5th/16 wet braking in 2024 ADAC 17" (+2.6%)
• 12th/55 wet braking in 2024 Auto Bild (+7.2%)
• 6th/15 wet braking in 2023 ADAC 17" (+11.1%)
Comfort/Refinement (subjective) Minor Details
• 1st/10 subjective comfort in 2025 AZ
• Mid-pack noise 10th/22 in 2021 Auto Bild (+2.3%)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight and Curved) Strong Details
• 10th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2025 AZ (+6.2%)
• 13th/15 straight aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC 17" (+10.7%)
• 11th/16 curved aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC 17" (+20.6%)
Snow Performance (braking, traction, handling) Strong Details
• 9th-10th/10 across snow metrics in 2025 AZ (e.g., snow braking 9/10 +5.4%; traction 10/10 +15.2%)
• 12th-14th/16 snow results in 2024 ADAC 17" (snow braking 12/16 +8.6%; traction 14/16 +8.4%)
• Lower third snow braking in 2023/2024 Auto Bild qualifying (e.g., 28/31 in 2023 +9.7%; 24/33 in 2024 +6.6%)
Wear and Abrasion (Durability/Efficiency) Strong Details
• 16th/16 wear and abrasion in 2024 ADAC 17" (35,700 km; 95 mg/km/t, highest abrasion)
• 14th/15 wear in 2023 ADAC 17" (38,600 km; abrasion 83.9 mg/km/t)
• 19th/20 wear in 2021 Auto Bild (29,700 km)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate Details
• 22nd/22 rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild (+31.9%)
• 9th/10 rolling resistance in 2025 AZ (+22.4%)
Wet Handling Balance (beyond braking) Moderate Details
• 7th-10th/10 wet subjective/circle in 2025 AZ (wet circle 8/10 +3.4%; subj wet 7/10 +31.1%)
• 15th/22 wet handling speed in 2021 Auto Bild (+4.6%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 finishes in eighth place, showing a clear weakness on snow that undermines its otherwise acceptable performance. The tire's winter credentials are immediately ques...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort

Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua

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2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!

2025
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

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2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on dry and wet roads but falling short on wintery surfaces. It offers precise steering and...

Weak:
Abrasion, Wear

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2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The YOKOHAMA BluEarth*WINTER V906 tire has notable weaknesses on dry roads, including imprecise steering feedback and a tendency to oversteer during sudden maneuvers. Its braking distance, however,...

Weak:
Ice Braking, Value, Wear

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2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The YOKOHAMA BluEarth*Winter V906 is precise in the dry and also has low fuel consumption. In the wet and on snow-covered roads, it performs slightly below average in relation to the test field, wh...

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