Yokohama W Drive V905 Tire Review & Rating

The W.drive V905 from Yokohama is a high-performance winter tire built for drivers of all types of sport coupes, performance sedans and sportier SUV’s and crossovers. Released in early 2015 as an eventual successor to the popular W.Drive tire, this model is designed to provide dependable traction and a higher level of handling in rough winter weather conditions and colder temperatures.

Yokohama’s engineers spent considerable time in developing an all-new silica and orange oil compound. The goal here was to have a tread compound that is not only durable and able to handle even the most extreme of winter driving conditions, but one that also lowers the rolling resistance and adds a bit more fuel economy as well.

An asymmetric directional tread pattern combines with unique triple 3-D sipes to give the tire additional biting edges for improved grip on snow, slush, and ice. The tire’s zig-zag circumferential grooves and angled lateral grooves work to further enhance traction in deeper snow and on thicker ice.

The 3-D sipes and added stiffness in the shoulder blocks help deliver increased handling performance on dry or wet road surfaces, even in much colder temperatures. These design features allow the tire to not only remain flexible in cold temperatures, but give drivers a little extra boost in acceleration and braking response that is needed in winter driving conditions.

This tire is available in sizes ranging from 16-22 inches, and comes with either a V or W-speed rating. A limited tread warranty is also included.

Pros

• Excellent performance in snow, ice, and wet road conditions
• Maintains handling and response even at higher speeds in cold temperatures
• Fuel efficient design

Cons

• Treadlife may be shorter for more spirited drivers

Overall Thoughts

The W.drive V905 isn’t the first jump that Yokohama has made into the winter tire market, however it shows a marked improvement over its predecessor, the W.drive V902B, or the original W.drive for that matter. With a robust set of cold-weather driving features, the tire won’t just help keep you on the road-it’ll help keep you safe. And that’s where this tire really shines: traction and handling response in snow, slush, and ice is excellent, even at a fast pace. The tire also allows you to drive with confidence in dry or wet road conditions. Compared to similar tires in its class, Yokohama’s offering is remarkably stable.

The primary shortcoming of the tire is likely its treadlife for drivers who like to push the limits with cornering and acceleration on dry pavement. That said, it can only be expected when you’re speaking of a winter tire.

Overall, this newer W.Drive V905 compares favorably against the like of similar models from Michelin, Pirelli and Continental. It delivers as advertised and you can’t ask for much more than that. We rank it in the upper half of the high performance winter class.

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What Vehicles Will The Yokohama V905 Fit?

Fits these vehicles and many others:

• Acura TL, CL, ILX, TSX
• Audi A4, A3
• BMW 135i, 323i, 328i, 330i, 530i
• Cadillac ATS
• Chevrolet Cobalt, Malibu, Cruze, Impala, Sonic LTZ, Cavalier
• Dodge Neon, Grand Caravan, Avenger, Dart
• Ford Focus, Mustang GT, Taurus, Fusion, Flex
• Honda Civic, CR-V, Insight, Accord
• Hyundai Genesis, Sonata, Elantra
• Infiniti G35x
• Kia Optima, Rondo, Forte, Soul
• Lincoln MKZ
• Mazda6, 929, Mazda3, Mazda5
• Nissan Altima, Maxima, Versa, Leaf, Cube, Sentra
• Pontiac Vibe, Grand Am, Grand Prix, G5
• Scion xB
• Subaru Legacy, Impreza Outback
• Toyota Camry, Prius, RAV4, Avalon, Solara, Sienna, Corolla
• Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Touareg, Beetle, Golf
• Volvo S60, V70

Tire Sizes

16″

205/55R16 94V XL BW
215/55R16 97V XL BW
225/55R16 99V XL BW

17″

205/50R17 93V BW
215/45R17 91V XL BW
215/50R17 95V XL BW
215/55R17 98V XL BW
225/45R17 94V XL BW
225/50R17 98V XL BW
225/55R17 101V XL BW
235/45R17 97V XL BW
235/55R17 103V XL BW
245/45R17 99V XL BW

18″

215/55R18 95V BW
225/40R18 92W XL BW
225/45R18 95V XL BW
235/40R18 95W XL BW
235/45R18 98V XL BW
235/50R18 101V XL BW
245/40R18 97W XL BW
245/45R18 100V XL BW
245/50R18 110V BW
245/50R18 104V XL BW
275/45R18 107V XL BW

19″

225/45R19 96V XL BW
225/55R19 99V BW
235/45R19 99V XL BW
245/45R19 102W XL BW
255/40R19 110V XL BW
275/40R19 105W XL BW

20″

265/35R20 99V XL BW
275/40R20 106V XL BW
275/45R20 110V XL BW
295/40R20 110V XL BW
315/35R20 110V XL BW

21″

285/35R21 105V XL BW
295/35R21 107V XL BW
295/40R21 111V XL BW
325/30R21 108V XL BW

22″

295/30R22 103V XL BW

Price Range

Yokohama W Drive V905 prices range from approximately $119 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discount prices, coupons and special offers on this tire.

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Warranty

The W Drive V905 comes with a limited tread warranty. A first 2/32 inch of wear guarantee on the tire’s uniformity is also included. Materials and workmanship are covered for 5-years and include free first year or first 2/32 inch of wear tire replacement. A prorated amount is given for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.