Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Yokohama (55%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP51 and Yokohama BluEarth winter V905, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP51 and the BluEarth winter V905 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (78%) of the Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 also have C wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.