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Comparison: Yokohama W.drive V905 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

Yokohama W.drive V905Upper-middle
YokohamaYokohama

W.drive V905

R13 – R19
VS
Nokian WR SnowproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

WR Snowproof

6.8
R14 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Yokohama (55%). The first tyre test of Yokohama W.drive V905 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the W.drive V905 and the WR Snowproof were tested.

Test Profile

Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#7
#5
Average position
14.0
11.1
Latest test
2019
2023
Available sizes
29
60

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
73%
Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian WR Snowproof
72%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Wet Braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
81%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Wet Handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
73%
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%
Wet Circle Cornering
Yokohama W.drive V905
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Yokohama W.drive V905
63%
Nokian WR Snowproof
68%
Aquaplaning Cross
Yokohama W.drive V905
71%
Nokian WR Snowproof
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
83%
Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian WR Snowproof
83%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Dry Braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
81%
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Dry Handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
84%
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
78%
Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Snow Braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
76%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Snow Traction
Yokohama W.drive V905
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Snow Handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
71%
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Yokohama W.drive V905
76%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
79%
Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Noise Exterior
Yokohama W.drive V905
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Ride Comfort
Yokohama W.drive V905
79%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Economy
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
80%
Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Rolling Resistance
Yokohama W.drive V905
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Mileage
Yokohama W.drive V905
73%
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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