Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 2 in 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
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Kumho WinterCraft WP72 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X-Ice Snow SUV leads, 70–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (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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65
Dry
X-Ice Snow SUV +671Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 63 70 -
73
Wet
WinterCraft WP72 +865Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 74 78 -
72
Snow
X-Ice Snow SUV +476Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 73 81 -
68
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +573Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 67 77 -
66
Noise
X-Ice Snow SUV +773Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 65 – -
69
Treadwear
WinterCraft WP72 +168Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 71 70 -
65
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +671Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 65 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 70 |
| Dry | 65 | 71 |
| Wet | 73 | 65 |
| Snow | 72 | 76 |
| Comfort | 68 | 73 |
| Noise | 66 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 68 |
| Handling | 65 | 71 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
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 WP72 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/2 · 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | 25% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +25.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
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 WP72 | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 25 | 90 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Too close to call: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 and Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV are within 2 points overall. Kumho WinterCraft WP72 is stronger on wet. Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV is stronger on noise, dry and handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 73 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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.