Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 appear in 17 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 11.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 10.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | Avg rank 8.7 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 11.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 4.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 15.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 10.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 14.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 8.7 and 8.7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental WinterContact TS 870 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →