Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 83 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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 30 + 5 road tests and 31 + 15 owner reviews. How we score
Wintrac Pro leads, 76–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 81 · 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.
Key facts
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Wintrac Pro won 3 and BluEarth Winter V905 won 0 (average 94% vs 88% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured snow braking for both, Wintrac Pro won 3 and BluEarth Winter V905 won 0 (average 96% vs 93% of the best).
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77
Dry
BluEarth Winter V905 +178Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 3 tests 74 75 Reviews found online 83 84 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 99% Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 83.2 = 77
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 83.7 = 78
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88
Wet
Wintrac Pro +880Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 5 tests 87 76 Reviews found online 88 86 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 89% 81% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 94% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 99% 96% Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.3 + 40% × 88.1 = 88
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 75.9 + 40% × 85.8 = 80
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79
Snow
Wintrac Pro +1366Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 5 tests 78 57 Reviews found online 80 80 Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 96% 93% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 96% Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 79.5 = 79
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 57.3 + 40% × 79.5 = 66
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73
Comfort
BluEarth Winter V905 +376Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 60 73 Reviews found online 81 78 Wintrac Pro: 40% × 60.4 + 60% × 81.2 = 73
BluEarth Winter V905: 40% × 72.8 + 60% × 77.6 = 76
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60
Noise
BluEarth Winter V905 +363Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 2 tests 56 60 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 95% Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 60.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 63
No owner ratings of noise for Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter 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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66
Treadwear
BluEarth Winter V905 +369Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests 56 66 Reviews found online 80 74 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 81% 78% Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.6 + 40% × 80.4 = 66
BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 66.2 + 40% × 73.5 = 69
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82
Handling (owners)
BluEarth Winter V905 +183Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Reviews found online 82 83 -
45
Efficiency
BluEarth Winter V905 +2469Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro BluEarth Winter V905 Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 3 tests 45 69 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 83% 92%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 73 |
| Dry | 77 | 78 |
| Wet | 88 | 80 |
| Snow | 79 | 66 |
| Comfort | 73 | 76 |
| Noise | 60 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 45 | 69 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
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, Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead 3 times and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Wintrac Pro | BluEarth Winter V905 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 97% | +2.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +0.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% | 81% | +8.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 88% | +5.2 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 96% | +3.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 84% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% | 93% | +3.4 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 96% | +1.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 60% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 92% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 96% | 95% | +0.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 81% | 78% | +2.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% | 92% | −8.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 67% | 76% | −9.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #19/20 | #6/20 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 70% | 77% | −6.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/48 | #22/48 | – | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test · 245/45 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Wintrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High-speed stability and responsive steering feedback
- Strong performance in cold, dry conditions
Cons
- Noticeable increase in fuel consumption/rolling resistance
- Potential for accelerated tread wear if used in warmer temperatures
- Occasional reports of noise or 'squealing' during hard cornering in dry conditions
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 · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 119 | 132 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 71 | 71 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Narrow edge: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better snow and wet. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 if efficiency, comfort and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 69 vs 45 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 79 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 88 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 76 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
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Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Which is better in the wet, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 88 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 66 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 63 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 76 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Wintrac Pro or BluEarth Winter V905?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 45 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