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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 5 + 11 road tests and 6 + 3 owner reviews. How we score

WinterCraft WP52 plus is ahead, 79–65

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
Tire AKumho

WinterCraft WP52 plus

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 5 tests Owners 81 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
Tire BYokohama

BluEarth Winter V906

Winter

± 6

Tests 65 · 11 tests Owners 66 · 3 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 82

    Dry

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +10
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests8275
    Reviews found online8368

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 83.2 = 82

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 67.9 = 72

  2. 88

    Wet

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +11
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests9080
    Reviews found online8772

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 89.5 + 40% × 86.5 = 88

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 72.2 = 77

  3. 76

    Snow

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +12
    64
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests7561
    Reviews found online7968

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 78.8 = 76

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 60.5 + 40% × 68.3 = 64

  4. 77

    Comfort

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +9
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests7476
    Reviews found online7963

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 40% × 73.6 + 60% × 78.9 = 77

    BluEarth Winter V906: 40% × 75.7 + 60% × 63.1 = 68

  5. 62

    Noise

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +6
    56
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests5949
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 59 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 48.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 56

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +25
    49
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests7445
    Reviews found online7556

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 75.4 = 74

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 44.9 + 40% × 55.9 = 49

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +14
    69
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Reviews found online8369
  8. 64

    Efficiency

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +34
    30
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests6430
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP52 plusYokohama BluEarth Winter V906
Relative Score 79 65
Dry 82 72
Wet 88 77
Snow 76 64
Comfort 77 68
Noise 62 56
Treadwear 74 49
Handling (owners) 83 69
Efficiency 64 30

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WinterCraft WP52 plus

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BluEarth Winter V906

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryWinterCraft WP52 plusBluEarth Winter V906ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 86% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 75% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% #18/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 87% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 88% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 94% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 95% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 96% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 96% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #8/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 97% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 90% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 87% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 92% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 94% #9/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 96% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 88% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 98% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Abrasion Treadwear 66% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 74% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 92% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 84% #5/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 95% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 90% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 82% #9/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #8/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test #9/10 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 79% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 78% #4/15 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #9/16 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WinterCraft WP52 plus

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip performance rivaling premium tier competitors
  • High level of ride comfort and compliance compared to factory run-flats
  • Remarkably low road noise, often quieter than summer tires

Cons

  • Not recommended for extreme winter conditions where alternative budget brands like Barum might be better suited
  • Slightly less brand prestige compared to tier-one European or Japanese manufacturers
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP52 plus review

Tire B BluEarth Winter V906

Pros

  • Excellent grip and confidence on cold, frosty, and wet roads
  • Solid performance in light snow and alpine conditions
  • Quiet and compliant ride quality without feeling soggy

Cons

  • Wear rate is only average at best
  • Limited feedback on deep snow testing from some users
All owner themes in the BluEarth Winter V906 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—54
Rim diameters—15″ – 22″
Tread depth—11/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

Winner: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus — better efficiency, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 64 vs 30 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 74 vs 49 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 83 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 76 vs 64 on snow.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
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Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
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WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 88 vs 77 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 82 vs 72 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 76 vs 64 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 62 vs 56 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 77 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 74 vs 49 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterCraft WP52 plus or BluEarth Winter V906?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 64 vs 30 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology