P29 of 51
Beat 43% of the field
Kumho WinterCraft WS71 Test Results
2020
1 publication
Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 averages a finish of 29th.
- 1Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 29thAverage finish
- 43%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
1 test in 2020
The latest test
2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test P29 of 51
Record by discipline
Where the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P22 of 49 | 56% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P29 of 30 | 3% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Kumho WinterCraft WS71 finished 29th of 51 in the 2020 Auto Bild winter braking comparison in 245/45 R18. Wet braking was around midfield at 22nd of 49, taking 35.7 metres, 17.8% longer than the best.
Snow braking was the clearer weakness: 28 metres placed it 29th of the 30 tyres assessed, 15.2% longer than the best. This single braking comparison supports a reservation about snow stopping distance, but cannot establish handling, ice grip, comfort or wear performance.
Performance Weaknesses
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Snow braking
Minor
Details
- 29th of 30, 28 metres, 15.2% longer than best, 2020 Auto Bild winter braking test
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Wet braking
Minor
Details
- 22nd of 49, 35.7 metres, 17.8% longer than best, 2020 Auto Bild winter braking test
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Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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