Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X-Ice Snow SUV is ahead, 70–61
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Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2025 Friction Winter 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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55
Dry
X-Ice Snow SUV +1671Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 65 71 Reviews found online 41 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 93% -
66
Wet
WinterCraft WP71 +165Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 76 56 Reviews found online 52 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
70
Snow
X-Ice Snow SUV +676Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 73 73 Reviews found online 65 81 Snow Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
55
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +1873Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 40 77 -
73
Noise
Level73Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 78 77 -
64
Treadwear
X-Ice Snow SUV +468Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 57 70 -
42
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +2971Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP71 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 42 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 70 |
| Dry | 55 | 71 |
| Wet | 66 | 65 |
| Snow | 70 | 76 |
| Comfort | 55 | 73 |
| Noise | 73 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 68 |
| Handling | 42 | 71 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
70
/ 100
X-Ice Snow 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 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #3/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 85% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +23.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 20% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −15.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 88% #6/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +4.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +6.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −3.0 | 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 X-Ice Snow SUV
Pros
- Outstanding traction on snow and ice
- Remarkably low road noise for a winter tire
- Excellent ride comfort
Cons
- Unsuitable for year-round use due to soft compound in warm temperatures
- Reduced handling precision compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 2 | 90 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 18″ | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Winner: Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 76 vs 70 on snow.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Snow 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.