Kumho WinterCraft WP72

The Kumho WinterCraft WP72 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 2 tire reviews averaging 80% over 42,000 miles driven.

Dry Grip 75%
Wet Grip 85%
Road Feedback 75%
Handling 80%
Wear 60%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 100%
Snow Grip 85%
Ice Grip 75%

First On MarketJune 2020
Wheel Size15 - 21"
Width185 - 285mm
Profile30 - 65
Rolling ResistanceC - E
Wet GripC - D
Noise (dB)71 - 75
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The WinterCraft WP72 is unranked of 67 Winter Premium Touring tires.

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SizeFuelWetNoise
16 inch
205/55 R16 94 V XLDC72
205/60 R16 96 H XLCC72
215/60 R16 99 V XLDC72
17 inch
225/45 R17 94 V XLCC72
225/50 R17 98 V XLCC72
215/45 R17 91 V XLDC72
215/55 R17 98 V XLCC72
205/50 R17 93 V XLCC72
18 inch
245/45 R18 100 V XLCC72
225/40 R18 92 V XLDC72
245/40 R18 97 V XLCC72
19 inch
235/35 R19 91 W XLCC72
20 inch
245/35 R20 95 W XLCC72
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Size Price Range  
205/55 R16 $88.97 - $88.97 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/40 R18 $237.98 - $237.98 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/35 R19 $172.99 - $176.99 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
245/40 R18 $147.96 - $147.96 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 33 tire sizes - View all.
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Latest Kumho WinterCraft WP72 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Got stuck in a snow storm driving from Texas to Michigan shortly after buying my Tesla Model 3 Performance with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. These summer tires were absolutely terrifying in the snow so I was determined to purchase some snow tires being a Michigan Native. After looking around most of the options in the car's size were extremely expensive ~$1500+ but I only planned to use the tires for winter driving so I was looking for something easier on the budget. I ended up purchasing these Kumho WinterCraft WP72 tires in a staggered set 225/40R19 (front) 265/35R19 (rear). After about 40k miles on these tires with a mix of winter and summer driving I have just hit the end of life on the rear tires, front have about 1/3 treadlife left. For a winter tire this is excellent, I do however wish I had been able to avoid the staggered wheel set that I settled on at the time for the winter tires. The car was extremely capable in Winter, and while I will say the tires were not as sticky in the summer as the Michelin 4S tires (which are actually quite good in most conditions above freezing temperature) I had no issues driving in a 'sporty' manner in any season with these winter tires. All around, excellent tires, and I put my money where my review is by buying another set now that these have reached the end of their life.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on February 6, 2022
Given 79% while driving a Ford Focus ST (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
When it comes to "performance" winter tires, you don't really have much choice. There the Michelin Alpin and surely some equivalent from Pirelli and Goodyears but the Kumho wintercraft wp72 is the only middle-high tire available. At least where I am from (Canada). It offer very good wet, snow and ice performance while not being very soft like most of the winter tires. They tend to react like a summer tire without being as much grippy and direct. You do sacrifice snow/ice grip in exchange for performance but they do not alter the personality of the car like other non performance oriented tire do. They are literally half priced compared to the high end competition. So if money is not a criteria for you, they yes go with the high end but for 99% of us, it is a no brainer IF you a have spirited driving and a vehicle that offer some performance, otherwise a snow/ice winter dedicated tire is the way to go (saving money because the tire is not trying to sporty also).
Helpful 103 - tire reviewed on November 6, 2020
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