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 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 71–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 10 in 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs 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
WinterCraft WP72 +362Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 63 70 -
73
Wet
WinterCraft WP72 +568Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 62 Reviews found online 74 77 -
72
Snow
X Ice Snow +476Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 73 80 -
68
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1280Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 67 78 -
66
Noise
X Ice Snow +975Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 65 – -
69
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +372Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 71 76 -
65
Handling
X Ice Snow +974Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 65 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 71 |
| Dry | 65 | 62 |
| Wet | 73 | 68 |
| Snow | 72 | 76 |
| Comfort | 68 | 80 |
| Noise | 66 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 72 |
| Handling | 65 | 74 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/2 · 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | 14% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +35.7 | 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
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 25 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 21″ | 13″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, noise and handling. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP72 if wet and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 73 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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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.