Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Tigar Winter 1 and Yokohama W drive V905 appear in 4 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 W drive V905 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 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 Tigar Winter 1 and Yokohama W drive V905 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 Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Tigar Winter 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #14 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 31.9 | 8.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Tigar Winter 1
Yokohama W drive V905
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Tigar Winter 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 37.0 | Avg rank 7.3 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 7.3 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 9.0 11 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 17.0 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
💧 Wet: Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.
☀️ Dry: Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
❄️ Snow: Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
📏 Mileage: Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 17.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
🔋 Efficiency: Tigar Winter 1 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Tigar Winter 1 or Yokohama W drive V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama W drive V905 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama W drive V905 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama W drive V905 ranks better than the Tigar Winter 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama W drive V905 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Tigar Winter 1 appears in 2 independent tests, Yokohama W drive V905 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
