Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 vs Falken Eurowinter HS01 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Eurowinter HS01 leads, 74–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 14 tests Owners 78 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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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77
Dry
BluEarth Winter V905 +176Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 73 Reviews found online 82 79 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
78
Wet
Eurowinter HS01 +583Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 84 Reviews found online 82 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 90% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 98% -
66
Snow
Eurowinter HS01 +167Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Professional tests (TWG score) 57 61 Reviews found online 79 78 Snow Braking (% of best) 95% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 96% Snow Traction (% of best) 92% 90% -
74
Comfort
BluEarth Winter V905 +272Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 69 Reviews found online 77 76 -
64
Noise
BluEarth Winter V905 +1153Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Professional tests (TWG score) 61 39 Reviews found online 69 75 -
68
Treadwear
Eurowinter HS01 +573Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 71 Reviews found online 72 76 -
81
Handling
BluEarth Winter V905 +576Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Eurowinter HS01 Reviews found online 81 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 77 | 76 |
| Wet | 78 | 83 |
| Snow | 66 | 67 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 64 | 53 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 73 |
| Handling | 81 | 76 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
BluEarth Winter V905
74
/ 100
Eurowinter HS01
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 | BluEarth Winter V905 | Eurowinter HS01 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 77% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +9.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −5.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 77% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/8 · 2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −22.1 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 77% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 73% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 78% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 56% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +22.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #20/51 · 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | 6% #16/17 · 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16 | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 96% #5/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 90% #20/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 60% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 80% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 60% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 40% #9/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 30% #9/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +70.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #6/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #16/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | 95% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −4.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Eurowinter HS01
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong traction and handling in deep snow and ice
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Higher rolling resistance noted by some users
- Inconsistent braking confidence on wet or slick asphalt for a small subset of drivers
- Increased road noise at higher speeds or when over-inflated
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | B · Falken Eurowinter HS01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 132 | 99 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 13″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
74
/ 100
Falken Eurowinter HS01
Too close to call: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 and Falken Eurowinter HS01 are within 2 points overall. Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is stronger on noise and handling. Falken Eurowinter HS01 is stronger on wet and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 64 vs 53 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 81 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 83 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Falken Eurowinter HS01 scores 73 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Tire B · Falken Eurowinter HS01
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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.