Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Yokohama (55%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 56% of the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the BluEarth-Winter V906 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings.