Nokian WR D4 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 Nokian WR D4 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 appear in 13 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 Nokian WR D4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Nokian WR D4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian WR D4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WR D4 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.5 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WR D4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WR D4 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Avg rank 12.1 1 | Nokian WR D4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 111 | Avg rank 6.1 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.8 21 | Avg rank 15.7 1 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 13.0 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 9.3 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.8 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
💧 Wet: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 12.1 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.1 for the Nokian WR D4.
❄️ Snow: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 15.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🧊 Ice: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian WR D4.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 12.5 for the Nokian WR D4.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR D4 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.8 for the Nokian WR D4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WR D4 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR D4 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR D4 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 Nokian WR D4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR D4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WR D4 appears in 4 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 →