Michelin Alpin 7 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 Michelin Alpin 7 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 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 Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. 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 Michelin Alpin 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin 7 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 11.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin 7 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 112 | Avg rank 11.8 11 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 122 | Avg rank 4.8 12 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 23 | Avg rank 15.6 1 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 10.0 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.1 35 | Avg rank 8.7 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.2 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 15.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 8.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin 7 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 7 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 Michelin Alpin 7 ranks better than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin 7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin 7 appears in 5 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 →
