Kumho Winter Craft WP51 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP51 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 appear in 12 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP51 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP51 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP51 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Winter Craft WP51
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.2 1 | Avg rank 12.1 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.3 | Avg rank 6.1 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.2 11 | Avg rank 15.7 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 2.5 1 | Avg rank 13.0 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.3 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 12.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP51.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.3 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP51.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 15.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Kumho Winter Craft WP51.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP51 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Winter Craft WP51.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Winter Craft WP51 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Winter Craft WP51 ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP51.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 appears in 3 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 →