Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (price)
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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter i cept evo2 SUV is ahead, 70–61
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 71 · 1 review
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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54
Dry
Winter i cept evo2 SUV +1569Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 62 69 Reviews found online 41 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 100% -
66
Wet
Winter i cept evo2 SUV +470Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 75 70 Reviews found online 52 69 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 96% -
70
Snow
Winter i cept evo2 SUV +575Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 73 74 Reviews found online 65 77 Snow Braking (% of best) 95% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 100% -
55
Comfort
Winter i cept evo2 SUV +1671Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 40 68 -
74
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +371Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 78 74 -
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Treadwear
Winter i cept evo2 SUV +468Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 57 71 -
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Handling
Winter i cept evo2 SUV +2769Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 Winter i cept evo2 SUV Reviews found online 42 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 70 |
| Dry | 54 | 69 |
| Wet | 66 | 70 |
| Snow | 70 | 75 |
| Comfort | 55 | 71 |
| Noise | 74 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 68 |
| Handling | 42 | 69 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
70
/ 100
Winter i cept evo2 SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WinterCraft WP71 | Winter i cept evo2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 94% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 82% #10/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 85% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 63% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +22.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 20% #5/10 · 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −15.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 100% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 89% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 87% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 93% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #7/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Tire B Winter i cept evo2 SUV
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | B · Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 2 | 44 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | 15″ – 23″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
70
/ 100
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV scores 69 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV scores 71 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV scores 69 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV scores 75 vs 70 on snow.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo2 SUV
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.