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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — 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 6 + 2 road tests and 17 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

Latitude Alpin 2 is ahead, 77–60

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Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire AKumho

WinterCraft WP71

Winter

± 7

Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire BMichelin

Latitude Alpin 2

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

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

  1. 53

    Dry

    Latitude Alpin 2 +15
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests6259
    Reviews found online3980

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62.2 + 40% × 38.9 = 53

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 59 + 40% × 80.4 = 68

  2. 65

    Wet

    Latitude Alpin 2 +17
    82
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7676
    Reviews found online4890

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 48 = 65

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 90.4 = 82

  3. 68

    Snow

    Latitude Alpin 2 +10
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7376
    Reviews found online6181

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 61 = 68

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.9 = 78

  4. 46

    Comfort

    Latitude Alpin 2 +33
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online3583

    WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 62.8 (est.) + 60% × 34.6 = 46

    Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.7 (est.) + 60% × 83.1 = 79

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 74

    Noise

    WinterCraft WP71 +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests7877
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 62

    Treadwear

    Latitude Alpin 2 +15
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests69≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online5384

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 52.6 = 62

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 77

    No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 39

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +47
    86
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Reviews found online3986
  8. 53

    Efficiency

    Latitude Alpin 2 +6
    59
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests5359
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP71Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Relative Score 60 77
Dry 53 68
Wet 65 82
Snow 68 78
Comfort 46 79
Noise 74 73
Treadwear 62 77
Handling (owners) 39 86
Efficiency 53 59

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WinterCraft WP71

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Latitude Alpin 2

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.

DisciplineCategoryWinterCraft WP71Latitude Alpin 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #7/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #15/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 74% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 82% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #12/10 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test – 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
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP71 review

Tire B Latitude Alpin 2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
  • Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
  • Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.

Cons

  • Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
  • Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
  • Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
All owner themes in the Latitude Alpin 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 B · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP71

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Winner: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — better handling, comfort and wet. Where the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 86 vs 39 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 79 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 82 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 68 vs 53 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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Tire B · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
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WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 82 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 68 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 78 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 79 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 77 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WinterCraft WP71 or Latitude Alpin 2?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 59 vs 53 on our efficiency 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