Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 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 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 appear in 18 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 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort. 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 13 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.5 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.6 | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 19.0 | Avg rank 10.0 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 8.7 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 13.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 15.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🧊 Ice: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 19.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 8.7 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 14.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appears in 13 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 →