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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 21 + 28 owner reviews. How we score

WinterCraft WP72 leads, 70–68 Narrow edge

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    Blizzak WS90 +8
    65
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests85≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5564

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 84.9 + 40% × 54.7 = 73

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65

    No road tests of dry for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 67

    Wet

    WinterCraft WP72 +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests66≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online6976

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 68.7 = 67

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 73.4 (est.) + 40% × 75.6 = 74

    No road tests of wet for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.54).

  3. 73

    Snow

    Level
    73
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests69≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online7875

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 78.4 = 73

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 73

    No road tests of snow for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    WinterCraft WP72 +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests68≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online5665

    Blizzak WS90: 40% × 68.3 + 60% × 55.8 = 61

    WinterCraft WP72: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 65.4 = 67

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 63

    Noise

    WinterCraft WP72 +3
    66
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5164

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 51.3 = 63

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 66

    No road tests of noise for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 61

    Treadwear

    WinterCraft WP72 +9
    70
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online5873

    Blizzak WS90: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 58 = 61

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.9 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for Blizzak WS90. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    WinterCraft WP72 +4
    66
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72
    Reviews found online6266
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak WS90Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Relative Score 68 70
Dry 73 65
Wet 67 74
Snow 73 73
Comfort 61 67
Noise 63 66
Treadwear 61 70
Handling (owners) 62 66

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Blizzak WS90

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WinterCraft WP72

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak WS90WinterCraft WP72ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #8/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test #2/2 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak WS90

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
  • Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
  • Strong capability in slush and deep snow

Cons

  • Increased road noise during highway driving
  • Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
  • Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
All owner themes in the Blizzak WS90 review

Tire B WinterCraft WP72

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and deep snow conditions
  • Great value and budget-friendly pricing compared to tier-one premium brands
  • Surprisingly low noise levels and high comfort for a winter tire

Cons

  • Some users reported vague high-speed handling or a 'jelly' sidewall feel at speeds over 50-60 mph
  • A few mentions of increased noise compared to standard all-season tires
  • Potential for flat-spotting due to nylon cord construction, making balancing difficult for some
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP72 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4525
Rim diameters15″ – 19″18″ – 21″
Tread depth11/32″11/32″
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90

Kumho WinterCraft WP72

Narrow edge: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 70 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 73 vs 65 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 74 vs 67 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 67 vs 61 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
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Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Which is better in the wet, Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72, 74 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, 73 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 73 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72, 66 vs 63 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72, 67 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Blizzak WS90 or WinterCraft WP72?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72, 70 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology