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Comparison: Yokohama W.drive V905 vs. Nokian WR SUV 3 (2026)

Yokohama W.drive V905Upper-middle
YokohamaYokohama

W.drive V905

R13 – R19
VS
Nokian WR SUV 3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR SUV 3

R15 – R21
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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%). But when it comes to comparing Yokohama W.drive V905 and Nokian WR SUV 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2018 235/60 R18 test, where both the W.drive V905 and the WR SUV 3 were tested.

Test Profile

Yokohama
W.drive V905
Nokian
WR SUV 3
Number of tests
10
4
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
14.0
4.3
Latest test
2019
2018
Available sizes
29
62

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
100%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Safety
Yokohama W.drive V905
100%
Nokian WR SUV 3
100%
Dry braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
100%
Nokian WR SUV 3
98%
Dry handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
100%
Nokian WR SUV 3
100%
Dry lane changing
Yokohama W.drive V905
100%
Nokian WR SUV 3
96%
Wet
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
90%
Nokian WR SUV 3
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama W.drive V905
89%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama W.drive V905
88%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Wet braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
84%
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama W.drive V905
99%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Wet handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
88%
Nokian WR SUV 3
96%
Wet safety
Yokohama W.drive V905
90%
Nokian WR SUV 3
97%
Snow
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
71%
Nokian WR SUV 3
97%
Snow traction
Yokohama W.drive V905
71%
Nokian WR SUV 3
91%
Snow braking
Yokohama W.drive V905
65%
Nokian WR SUV 3
98%
Snow handling
Yokohama W.drive V905
79%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Snow cornering
Yokohama W.drive V905
85%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Lateral guidance on snow
Yokohama W.drive V905
55%
Nokian WR SUV 3
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
96%
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Exterior noise
Yokohama W.drive V905
99%
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Comfort
Yokohama W.drive V905
93%
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Costs
Confidence
Yokohama W.drive V905
83%
Nokian WR SUV 3
83%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama W.drive V905
83%
Nokian WR SUV 3
83%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2018235/60 R18View

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