Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs. Yokohama W.drive 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 WP71 and Yokohama W.drive V905, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Yokohama W.drive V905 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP71 and the W.drive V905 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Yokohama W.drive V905 also have C wet ratings.