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 Pirelli Ice Zero 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterCraft WP72 leads, 69–67 Narrow edge
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Tests 77 · 6 tests Owners 58 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #12 of 18 in 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European 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
Ice Zero 2 +772Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 63 58 -
73
Wet
Level73Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 74 62 -
72
Snow
WinterCraft WP72 +171Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 73 64 -
68
Comfort
WinterCraft WP72 +563Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 67 50 -
66
Noise
Level66Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 65 – -
69
Treadwear
WinterCraft WP72 +1158Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online 71 52 -
65
Handling
WinterCraft WP72 +956Why this score
Source WinterCraft WP72 Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online 65 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 67 |
| Dry | 65 | 72 |
| Wet | 73 | 73 |
| Snow | 72 | 71 |
| Comfort | 68 | 63 |
| Noise | 66 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 58 |
| Handling | 65 | 56 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
WinterCraft WP72
67
/ 100
Ice Zero 2
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 | Ice Zero 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/2 · 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 | 8% #12/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | +41.7 | 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 Ice Zero 2
Pros
- Very good traction and performance on snow
- Reasonably quiet for a studded winter tire
- Adequate performance on wet and salty roads
Cons
- Dangerous slipping on ice at low speeds in cold climates
- Strong, intrusive howling noise at speeds above 95 km/h
- Poor overall handling compared to competing studded winter tires like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 25 | — |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP72
67
/ 100
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Winner: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 69 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 65 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Ice Zero 2 scores 72 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 68 vs 63 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Tire B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2
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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.