Tests 66 · 5 tests Owners 68 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter 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 5 + 5 road tests and 7 + 15 owner reviews. How we score
BluEarth Winter V905 is ahead, 73–67
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Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry 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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59
Dry
BluEarth Winter V905 +1978Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests 56 75 Reviews found online 63 83 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% Cinturato Winter: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 63.4 = 59
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 83.2 = 78
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79
Wet
BluEarth Winter V905 +180Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 5 tests 81 76 Reviews found online 76 86 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 95% 91% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 97% Cinturato Winter: 60% × 80.7 + 40% × 75.5 = 79
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 85.6 = 80
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75
Snow
Cinturato Winter +966Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 5 tests 76 57 Reviews found online 73 79 Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 92% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% Cinturato Winter: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 73.1 = 75
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 57.1 + 40% × 79.1 = 66
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66
Comfort
BluEarth Winter V905 +975Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 64 72 Reviews found online 67 77 Cinturato Winter: 40% × 64.2 + 60% × 67.1 = 66
BluEarth Winter V905: 40% × 72.4 + 60% × 77.1 = 75
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71
Noise
Cinturato Winter +863Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 74 60 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 97% Cinturato Winter: 60% × 74 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 60.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 63
No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905. 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.
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54
Treadwear
BluEarth Winter V905 +1569Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 48 66 Reviews found online 62 74 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 40% 56% Cinturato Winter: 60% × 47.7 + 40% × 62.3 = 54
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 73.7 = 69
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67
Handling (owners)
BluEarth Winter V905 +1683Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Reviews found online 67 83 -
59
Efficiency
BluEarth Winter V905 +1069Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests 59 69 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 78% 84%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 73 |
| Dry | 59 | 78 |
| Wet | 79 | 80 |
| Snow | 75 | 66 |
| Comfort | 66 | 75 |
| Noise | 71 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 59 | 69 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Cinturato Winter
73
/ 100
BluEarth Winter 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 3 tests that ran both, Pirelli Cinturato Winter finished ahead 2 times and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth Winter V905 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 100% | −4.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −1.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 91% | +3.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 94% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% | 97% | +2.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 40% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% | 92% | +7.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% | 96% | +4.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 80% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 60% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 92% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 50% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 97% | +1.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 40% | 56% | −16.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 78% | 84% | −5.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 68% | 77% | −9.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #20/20 | #12/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Value | Cost | 41% | 63% | −22.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/51 | #20/51 | – | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout · 195/65 R15 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato Winter
Pros
- Amazing snow and ice grip
- Strong and reliable wet weather performance
- Good initial noise levels and overall ride comfort
Cons
- Average to deteriorating dry grip and emergency braking performance
- Increases significantly in noise as the tire ages
- Soft sidewalls affect handling precision
Tire B BluEarth Winter V905
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on snow and ice
- Strong performance on cold, wet, and dry pavement
- High level of steering precision and road feedback
Cons
- Reports of higher-than-average road noise
- Mixed feedback on tread longevity, with some users noting rapid wear
- Occasional understeer in wet conditions when temperatures are higher
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | 132 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better dry, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter if snow and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 78 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 83 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 69 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 69 vs 59 on efficiency.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
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Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Which is better in the wet, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 80 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 78 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter, 75 vs 66 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter, 71 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 75 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 54 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Cinturato Winter or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 59 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