GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 appear in 13 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
Choose Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 79.8 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 11 | Avg rank 12.1 1 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.6 | Avg rank 6.1 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 15.7 1 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 13.0 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.5 | Avg rank 9.3 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 12.1 and 12.1.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.6 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 15.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to 20.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 15.5 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.3 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 ranks better than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport appears in 4 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in 9, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →