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Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus — 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 11 + 5 road tests and 3 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

WinterCraft WP52 plus is ahead, 79–65

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Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
Tire AYokohama

BluEarth Winter V906

Winter

± 6

Tests 65 · 11 tests Owners 66 · 3 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
Tire BKumho

WinterCraft WP52 plus

Winter

± 5

Tests 78 · 5 tests Owners 81 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 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.

  1. 72

    Dry

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +10
    82
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 4 tests7582
    Reviews found online6883

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 67.9 = 72

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 83.2 = 82

  2. 77

    Wet

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +11
    88
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests8090
    Reviews found online7287

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 72.2 = 77

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 89.5 + 40% × 86.5 = 88

  3. 64

    Snow

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +12
    76
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 5 tests6175
    Reviews found online6879

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 60.5 + 40% × 68.3 = 64

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 78.8 = 76

  4. 68

    Comfort

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +9
    77
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests7674
    Reviews found online6379

    BluEarth Winter V906: 40% × 75.7 + 60% × 63.1 = 68

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 40% × 73.6 + 60% × 78.9 = 77

  5. 56

    Noise

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +6
    62
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests4959
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 48.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 56

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 59 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62

    No owner ratings of noise for BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus. 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.

  6. 49

    Treadwear

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +25
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 4 tests4574
    Reviews found online5675

    BluEarth Winter V906: 60% × 44.9 + 40% × 55.9 = 49

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 75.4 = 74

  7. 69

    Handling (owners)

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +14
    83
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Reviews found online6983
  8. 30

    Efficiency

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +34
    64
    Why this score
    SourceBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests3064
Scores at a glance
CategoryYokohama BluEarth Winter V906Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
Relative Score 65 79
Dry 72 82
Wet 77 88
Snow 64 76
Comfort 68 77
Noise 56 62
Treadwear 49 74
Handling (owners) 69 83
Efficiency 30 64

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BluEarth Winter V906

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WinterCraft WP52 plus

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.

DisciplineCategoryBluEarth Winter V906WinterCraft WP52 plusΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test 99% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 75% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 86% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 87% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 95% #18/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 94% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 88% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 96% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 95% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 97% #8/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test 96% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test 95% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 87% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 90% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 92% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 97% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 94% #9/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test 98% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 88% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 96% #12/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #2/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test 98% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 96% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 98% #15/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Abrasion Treadwear 74% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 66% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 84% #5/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 92% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 90% #16/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 95% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 82% #9/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test 96% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #9/10 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test #8/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 78% #4/15 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 79% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #9/16 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 #8/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BluEarth Winter V906

Pros

  • Excellent grip and confidence on cold, frosty, and wet roads
  • Solid performance in light snow and alpine conditions
  • Quiet and compliant ride quality without feeling soggy

Cons

  • Wear rate is only average at best
  • Limited feedback on deep snow testing from some users
All owner themes in the BluEarth Winter V906 review

Tire B WinterCraft WP52 plus

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip performance rivaling premium tier competitors
  • High level of ride comfort and compliance compared to factory run-flats
  • Remarkably low road noise, often quieter than summer tires

Cons

  • Not recommended for extreme winter conditions where alternative budget brands like Barum might be better suited
  • Slightly less brand prestige compared to tier-one European or Japanese manufacturers
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP52 plus review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 B · Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available54—
Rim diameters15″ – 22″—
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus

Winner: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus — better efficiency, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 64 vs 30 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 74 vs 49 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 83 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 76 vs 64 on snow.

Tire A · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
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Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
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BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Which is better in the wet, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 88 vs 77 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 82 vs 72 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 76 vs 64 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 62 vs 56 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 77 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 74 vs 49 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, BluEarth Winter V906 or WinterCraft WP52 plus?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 64 vs 30 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