Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
BluEarth Winter V905 leads, 73–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #20 of 51 in 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout (overall ranking)
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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69
Dry
BluEarth Winter V905 +877Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 69 82 -
72
Wet
BluEarth Winter V905 +678Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 72 82 -
72
Snow
SNOWCONTROL Serie II +666Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) – 57 Reviews found online 73 79 -
67
Comfort
BluEarth Winter V905 +774Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 65 77 -
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Noise
No comparison64Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) – 61 Reviews found online – 69 -
68
Treadwear
Level68Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) – 66 Reviews found online 70 72 -
73
Handling
BluEarth Winter V905 +881Why this score
Source SNOWCONTROL Serie II BluEarth Winter V905 Reviews found online 73 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 73 |
| Dry | 69 | 77 |
| Wet | 72 | 78 |
| Snow | 72 | 66 |
| Comfort | 67 | 74 |
| Noise | – | 64 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 68 |
| Handling | 73 | 81 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
SNOWCONTROL Serie II
73
/ 100
BluEarth Winter V905
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | SNOWCONTROL Serie II | BluEarth Winter V905 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 5% #20/51 · 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | +15.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Pros
- Fantastic grip and control in deep snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Exceptional longevity and slow, even tread wear over multiple seasons
- Short and predictable braking distances on slippery surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable road noise during regular driving
- Some users feel they are relatively expensive for what they offer
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 SNOWCONTROL Serie II | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 132 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better dry, handling and comfort. Pick the Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 77 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 81 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 74 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II scores 72 vs 66 on snow.
Tire A · Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.