Kumho WinterCraft WP71 - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

20^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Kumho WinterCraft WP71 shows a split personality: frequent excellence in specific sub-tests (notably snow handling and dry braking) but inconsistent all-round performance that drags down overall rankings. It delivers standout snow handling/grip in UHP sizes and often strong dry braking/noise/value results, yet recurrent weaknesses in dry handling, aquaplaning, rolling resistance, and occasionally wear keep it mid-to-lower table across diverse tests and sizes.
Overall, the WP71 suits drivers prioritizing snow traction and short dry stopping in winter conditions, but it lags in dynamic handling precision and efficiency. Variability across sizes is evident-good showings in 19-inch UHP snow/dry braking contrast with weaker 17-18 inch comprehensive tests-limiting its consistency versus top-tier competitors.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow handling in 2019 19-inch test
• 2nd place snow braking in 2019 19-inch test (+1.4% from best)
Dry Braking Moderate Details
• 2nd place dry braking in 2017 AMS 18-inch test (+1.8% from best)
• 3rd place dry braking in 2017 Auto Bild 225/50 R17 (+17.4% from best)
• 3rd place dry braking in 2019 19-inch test (+10.6% from best)
Noise/Comfort and Value Moderate Details
• Noise 3rd/12 in 2019 19-inch (+1.8% from best)
• Noise 5th/21 in 2017 AB 225/50 R17 (+1.8% from best)
• Value 4th/20 in 2017 AB (price/1000)
• Price 3rd/11 in 2019 19-inch (+17.5% from best)
Wet Braking (screening/market overview) Minor Details
• 7th/44 wet braking in 2019 market overview (+7.9% from best)
• 8th/21 wet braking in 2019 AB 17-inch (+7.9% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Handling Strong Details
• 12th/12 in dry handling in 2019 19-inch (+4.8% from best)
• 21st/21 in dry handling in 2019 AB 17-inch (+5.3% from best)
• 19th/21 in dry handling in 2017 AB 225/50 R17 (+5.2% from best)
• 9th/10 in dry handling in 2017 AMS 18-inch (+2.6% from best)
Aquaplaning/Water Evacuation Moderate Details
• Straight aqua 20th/21 in 2017 AB (+9.1% from best)
• Straight aqua 9th/11 in 2017 SUV (+10.5% from best)
• Straight aqua 8th/10 in 2017 AMS (+3.1% from best)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong Details
• 10th/10 rolling resistance in 2017 AMS (+27.3% from best)
• 21st/21 rolling resistance in 2019 AB 17-inch (+34.5% from best)
• 8th/12 rolling resistance in 2019 19-inch (+16% from best)
Wear/Longevity Moderate Details
• 20th/20 wear in 2019 AB 17-inch (+31.2% from best, nearly 15,000 km sooner than Michelin)
Wet Handling (overall dynamics) Moderate Details
• 10th/12 wet handling in 2019 19-inch (+4.9% from best)
• 9th/11 wet handling in 2017 SUV (+4.9% from best)
• 15th/21 wet handling in 2017 AB (+7% from best)
Snow Braking Consistency (non-UHP sizes) Minor Details
• 19th/21 snow braking in 2017 AB (+12.7% from best)
• 15th/21 snow braking in 2019 AB 17-inch (+3.3% from best)