Tests 68 · 5 tests Owners 81 · 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 Vredestein Quatrac Pro — 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 + 14 road tests and 15 + 588 owner reviews. How we score
BluEarth Winter V905 leads, 74–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 74 · 588 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wet 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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78
Dry
BluEarth Winter V905 +474Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests 75 73 Reviews found online 84 75 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 83.7 = 78
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 74.7 = 74
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80
Wet
Quatrac Pro +484Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 13 tests 76 85 Reviews found online 86 82 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 75.9 + 40% × 85.8 = 80
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 84
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66
Snow
BluEarth Winter V905 +1155Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests 57 48 Reviews found online 80 65 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 57.3 + 40% × 79.5 = 66
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 48.4 + 40% × 65 = 55
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76
Comfort
Level76Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 73 73 Reviews found online 78 78 BluEarth Winter V905: 40% × 72.8 + 60% × 77.6 = 76
Quatrac Pro: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 78.2 = 76
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63
Noise
Quatrac Pro +972Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 10 tests 60 76 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 60.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 63
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro. 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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69
Treadwear
BluEarth Winter V905 +960Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 66 55 Reviews found online 74 69 BluEarth Winter V905: 60% × 66.2 + 40% × 73.5 = 69
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 68.8 = 60
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83
Handling (owners)
BluEarth Winter V905 +1073Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Reviews found online 83 73 -
69
Efficiency
BluEarth Winter V905 +1950Why this score
Source BluEarth Winter V905 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests 69 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 78 | 74 |
| Wet | 80 | 84 |
| Snow | 66 | 55 |
| Comfort | 76 | 76 |
| Noise | 63 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 60 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 69 | 50 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
BluEarth Winter V905
71
/ 100
Quatrac Pro
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.
| Discipline | Category | BluEarth Winter V905 | Quatrac Pro | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #12/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 90% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 98% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 81% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 80% #11/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #20/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 91% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 95% #8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 84% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 91% #7/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #24/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 96% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 99% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 92% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 80% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 80% #2/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 95% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 98% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 78% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 63% #15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 81% #11/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 76% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 69% #6/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/20 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | #15/16 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 77% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 54% #12/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #22/48 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | #9/11 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | 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 Quatrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance with high resistance to aquaplaning
- Remarkably low road noise and high ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires
- Strong and predictable grip in cold, rainy, and mild winter conditions
Cons
- Reduced fuel economy or slight negative impact on range reported by some users
- Mixed feedback on durability, with a few drivers experiencing faster-than-expected tread wear or manufacturing defects
- Subpar performance in heavy snow or packed ice compared to dedicated winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 132 | 97 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 66 | 66 |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
71
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Narrow edge: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better efficiency, snow and handling. Pick the Vredestein Quatrac Pro if noise and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 69 vs 50 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 66 vs 55 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 83 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 69 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
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BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Which is better in the wet, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Vredestein Quatrac Pro, 84 vs 80 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 78 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 66 vs 55 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Vredestein Quatrac Pro, 72 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 76 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, BluEarth Winter V905 or Quatrac Pro?
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905, 69 vs 50 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