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 (58%) than Kenda (16%). In this particular case, the Yokohama BluEarth winter V906 has a better rating of 59% compared to 16% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2024 when was the Yokohama BluEarth winter V906 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the BluEarth winter V906 were tested. See more mutual tests below.