Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    2026 test data · 10 independent tests

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    Kumho WinterCraft WS71 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 WinterCraft WS71 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 appear in 10 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 Kumho WinterCraft WS71 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, 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 Kumho WinterCraft WS71 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Kumho WinterCraft WS71's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricKumho WinterCraft WS71Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    SegmentTouring WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used19
    Best rank#20#1
    Avg rank25.213.2
    Latest test20202025
    Tire Lab Score85.3

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    85.3
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho WinterCraft WS71Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 21.0
    Avg rank 12.1
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 6.1
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 30.0
    Avg rank 15.7
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 13.0
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 7.7
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 9.3
    11
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 4.7
    11
    Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    💧 Wet: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 21.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 15.7, compared to 30.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 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 WinterCraft WS71.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho WinterCraft WS71 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 ranks higher on average than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 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 Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho WinterCraft WS71 appears in 1 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in 9.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →