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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Yokohama winter tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 has a better rating of 56% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the BluEarth-Winter V906 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Number of tests
6
7
Best position
#8
#5
Average position
33.2
16.6
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
319
14

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
96%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
100%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
100%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
93%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
84%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
75%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
93%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
87%
Snow
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
90%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
80%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
88%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
69%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
84%
Comfort
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
96%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
96%
Costs
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
76%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
79%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
76%
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
79%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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