Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs Yokohama W.drive V905 — 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 6 + 2 road tests and 17 + 17 owner reviews. How we score
W.drive V905 is ahead, 69–60
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Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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53
Dry
W.drive V905 +1669Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests 62 67 Reviews found online 39 71 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 97% 98% WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 38.5 = 53
W.drive V905: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 71.1 = 69
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64
Wet
W.drive V905 +1074Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests 76 74 Reviews found online 48 73 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 91% 91% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 93% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 97% WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 47.7 = 64
W.drive V905: 60% × 73.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 74
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68
Snow
WinterCraft WP71 +167Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests 73 72 Reviews found online 60 59 Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 89% 92% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 96% WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73 + 40% × 60.3 = 68
W.drive V905: 60% × 72.4 + 40% × 58.8 = 67
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46
Comfort
W.drive V905 +1965Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 34 64 WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 62.9 (est.) + 60% × 34.3 = 46
W.drive V905: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 63.7 = 65
No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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73
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +964Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 78 63 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 96% WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73
W.drive V905: 60% × 62.9 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 64
No owner ratings of noise for WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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62
Treadwear
W.drive V905 +668Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 69 64 Reviews found online 53 73 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 88% 67% WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.8 + 40% × 52.9 = 62
W.drive V905: 60% × 64 + 40% × 73.1 = 68
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Handling (owners)
W.drive V905 +3371Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Reviews found online 38 71 -
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Efficiency
W.drive V905 +1365Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 W.drive V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests 52 65 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 91% 84%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | Yokohama W.drive V905 |
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| Relative Score | 60 | 69 |
| Dry | 53 | 69 |
| Wet | 64 | 74 |
| Snow | 68 | 67 |
| Comfort | 46 | 65 |
| Noise | 73 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 38 | 71 |
| Efficiency | 52 | 65 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
69
/ 100
W.drive V905
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.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Kumho WinterCraft WP71 finished ahead 1 times and Yokohama W.drive V905 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | WinterCraft WP71 | W.drive V905 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 98% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 98% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% | 91% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 93% | −0.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% | 97% | −1.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 89% | 92% | −2.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% | 96% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 96% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 88% | 67% | +20.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% | 84% | +7.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/20 | #15/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 82% | 59% | +22.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #12/20 | #15/20 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Tire B W.drive V905
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in deep and fresh snow
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple winter seasons
- Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher-than-average road noise levels at highway speeds
- Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some reports of aquaplaning sensitivity
- Potential for reduced grip when temperatures rise above 10-15°C
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | B · Yokohama W.drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
69
/ 100
Yokohama W.drive V905
Winner: Yokohama W.drive V905 — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 71 vs 38 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 65 vs 46 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 69 vs 53 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Yokohama W.drive V905 scores 65 vs 52 on efficiency.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire B · Yokohama W.drive V905
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WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 74 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 69 vs 53 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 67 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Kumho WinterCraft WP71, 73 vs 64 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 65 vs 46 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 68 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, WinterCraft WP71 or W.drive V905?
Yokohama W.drive V905, 65 vs 52 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