Kumho WinterCraft WP71

The Kumho WinterCraft WP71 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 14 tire reviews averaging 66% over 145,905 miles driven, and 11 tests with an average result of 11th.

Dry Grip 69%
Wet Grip 62%
Road Feedback 59%
Handling 53%
Wear 72%
Comfort 54%
Buy again 46%
Snow Grip 90%
Ice Grip 85%

First On MarketJanuary 2018
Wheel Size15 - 22"
Width195 - 315mm
Profile35 - 75
Rolling ResistanceC - E
Wet GripC - C
Noise (dB)72 - 75
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The WinterCraft WP71 is ranked 61st of 67 Winter Premium Touring tires.

Tests Included

11

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

20th

Average Result

11th

Latest Tire Test Results

2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tire Test
7th of 12 tires
  • Sporty driving qualities in the snow, short dry braking distances, low noise.
  • Understeer in the dry and wet, long wet braking.
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2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
20th of 21 tires
  • Short wet braking, good wet handling, low noise
  • Poor dry grip, high wear, high rolling resistance
  • Conditionally recommended
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2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
10th of 47 tires
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SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
215/70R16 100 TDC72
215/70R16 100 TDC72
17 inch
225/60R17 99 HDC72
235/65R17 108 H XLDC72
265/65R17 116 H XLCC72
235/65R17 108 H XLDC72
225/60R17 99 HDC72
18 inch
235/60R18 107 H XLDC72
235/60R18 107 H XLDC72
20 inch
255/45R20 105 V XLDC72
255/45R20 105 V XLDC72
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Questions and Answers for the Kumho WinterCraft WP71

2023-11-25 - Had anyone had any issues with these tires, issues such as car woobles / bounces at / over speeds of 100km/h? I use the same tire service to exchange all tires on rims for winter & summer season, but the summer tires (Nexxen) don’t show this behavior so I’m thinking that this might be a tire issue and not the balancing when put up on the rims. I’m thinking of an inside wire problem most likely. Had anyone experienced the same behavior? Tires are 2019 DOT, git them in 2020 brand new and only drove about 10.000km so far on them on a Hyundai IX35. I didn’t hit any pot holes, kerbs etc..

It could be a balance issue, of if they've been stored incorrectly they might have a flatspot which could take some time to run out. If you think there might be internal damage it's best to get them inspected by a professional.

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Top 3 Kumho WinterCraft WP71 Reviews

Given 73% while driving a Suzuki vitara s 1,4 boosterjet (215/55 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 6,500 average miles
On the one hand I find these tires to be very good on snowy,dry and wet winding roads. They have a very good grip on snowy hills too. But on the other hand, they are a little bit noisy on highways. About wear....can't tell yet......
Helpful 283 - tire reviewed on February 14, 2017
Given 73% while driving a Toyota Avensis (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 300 average miles
Afriend recommended these tires, I was pleasantly surprised how good they felt. In dry it handles and brakes very predictably, wet handling and braking is also great as long as one is driving reasonably, but the grip at the limit (meaning tight corners and high speeds) could be better. Snow grip is great, not so much on ice, only downside to this tire really, is the road noise on highways.
Helpful 43 - tire reviewed on April 3, 2022
Given 59% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TDI 140hp (235/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
The price of the tire really was good and the snow reviews got me to get this tire due to living in the mountains. The snow traction actually turned out to be really good, including braking comparable to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 for which I ultimately changed to. The tire really shocked me on how bad it was on the wet, the understeer was really bad and never felt comfortable / safe driving in the wet. Dry handling and feedback was nothing great, the grip did let go pretty quickly on fast short bends. Wear was a plus side, did around 20K Kilometers and the tread depth was still good. Noise levels are normall for a winter tire and the comfort levels also pretty normal for a 55 aspect ratio tire.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on March 5, 2023
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Latest Kumho WinterCraft WP71 Reviews

Given 68% while driving a Peugeot 306 (195/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Surprisingly good in the snow we had recently, they dealt with it flawlessly compared to GoodYears on my Saab which were terrible in comparison. They are fairly good in the wet as well, but their weakness is definitely dry roads. Handling feels vague compared to my previous tires on cornering. Quite noisy but these tires weren't designed for extreme comfort, they were designed for a job which they do satisfactorily. I'd buy them again if I needed a cheaper set of winter tires for occasional or seasonal use. Wouldn't keep them fitted all the time. Can't yet comment on wear.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on April 23, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Kia Motors Sportage (245/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 80,000 average miles
I have these fitted to my AWD Kia Sportage find them excellent in snow and ice Bit noisy at low speed on dry roads but ok at motorway speeds
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on December 2, 2021
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Given 13% while driving a Mazda 3 MPS (205/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 5 spirited miles
I immediately sold the tires as they handled dangerously bad on my Mazda 3 MPS BK. It might be the size to be responsible for this. I was driving 50kmh doin slalom and the tires lost control so the stability system had to kick in. Driving 100kmh felt dangerous as the tires felt extremely soft and indirect like a sponge. I cannot recommend this tire. No I am warning not to buy this unless you are a very slow driver and want to save money. But even in that case there are better choices for example the Nexen or Fulda.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2021
Given 24% while driving a (205/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 miles
On a wet surface, a car slides down the ice ... On a dry, fast-moving car the car just floats ... In the second word tires are bad!!!
Helpful 59 - tire reviewed on December 2, 2018
Given 64% while driving a Mercedes Benz A180 CDI W176 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,600 spirited miles
The rubber is to hard. Works well in dry and wet, but no grip on ice and snow. Water risistent is okay but not the best. I will go premium next time.
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on February 11, 2018
Given 70% while driving a Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD M (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Steering turn in very firm, quite good lateral grip and braking on wet. Low-pitch rumbling noise on highway.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on December 19, 2017
Given 93% while driving a Kia Motors Sportage (245/45 R19 V) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
excellent grip in deep slush and snow with good braking and quite at speed on dry roads but more noisy at low speed .
covered 5000 miles with no noticeable uneven tire wear .
would i recommend these ? Yes I would
Previously had Nokian WR4 winter tires and I would say that these are nearly as good
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on December 17, 2017
Given 41% while driving a BMW 3 series (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Total waste of money. Dry grip is good ( in fact quite good for a winter tire), but for this we have summer tires..The compound of this tire is hard and this is very bad. Comfort is low (even compared to low budget tires) and they are very, very noisy. Especially between 40 and 60km/h expect to hear a noise like a 10 year old winter tire.
On wet, lateral grip is low, handling not so precise as you would like, dsc blink often. Braking in wet is ok.
I didn't test them yet in snow but it can't be good; the rabber is to hard to have a good adherence in snow.
Definitely I wont buy Kumho winter tires again!!!
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on November 24, 2017