Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51
The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 is a studless Nordic touring winter tyre with short dry braking distances and low rolling resistance in its one test. Its snow performance drew praise, but dry handling, ice grip and noise were weaker within its class.
The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 led the six-tyre Nordic friction class in dry braking in Teknikens Varld's 2021 test, stopping in 31.5 metres. Testers also praised its low rolling resistance and snow performance. Snow braking, traction and handling were all fourth in class, but the gaps to the leaders were fairly small, between 1.3% and 3.5%. These results offer some appeal for drivers seeking snow capability and efficient running from a studless Nordic winter tyre.
It finished sixth of six in its class overall, however, and testers criticised poor dry handling despite the short dry stopping distance. Ice braking was fourth, 9.9% behind the class best, and ice handling fifth, 7.7% behind. Subjective noise ranked last, as did wet handling, though the wet lap-time gap was only 0.8%. This assessment rests on one independent test in 205/55 R16; the weaker ice and handling results limit its appeal against the other Nordic friction tyres tested.
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- 85sizes available
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View Test Results2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test P6 of 6Nordic Friction Winter Tyres
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre TestTeknikens Värld · 205/55 R16 | P6 / 6Nordic Friction Winter Tyres |
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175-255Width35-70Profile14-20Rim86-105 T-HLoad/
EU LabelAcross 58 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
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Noise
70-73dB B
3PMSF on every size
Ice grip
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