Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #12 of 10 in 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterCraft WP72 is ahead, 69–61
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Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 2 in 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
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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55
Dry
WinterCraft WP72 +1065Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 41 63 -
66
Wet
WinterCraft WP72 +773Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 52 74 -
70
Snow
WinterCraft WP72 +272Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 65 73 -
55
Comfort
WinterCraft WP72 +1368Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 40 67 -
73
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +766Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online – 65 -
64
Treadwear
WinterCraft WP72 +569Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 57 71 -
42
Handling
WinterCraft WP72 +2365Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 WinterCraft WP72 Reviews found online 42 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 69 |
| Dry | 55 | 65 |
| Wet | 66 | 73 |
| Snow | 70 | 72 |
| Comfort | 55 | 68 |
| Noise | 73 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 69 |
| Handling | 42 | 65 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
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 | WinterCraft WP72 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 0% #12/10 · 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 | 50% #2/2 · 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | −50.0 | 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 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 2 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Winner: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 65 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 68 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 65 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho WinterCraft WP71 scores 73 vs 66 on noise.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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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.