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Kumho WinterCraft WP72 vs Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 28 + 44 owner reviews. How we score

Wintrac 4 Extreme leads, 73–69 Narrow edge

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Category by category

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

  1. 65

    Dry

    Wintrac 4 Extreme +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online6375

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 63.4 = 65

    Wintrac 4 Extreme: 60% × 70.7 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 72

    No road tests of dry for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Wintrac 4 Extreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 73

    Wet

    Wintrac 4 Extreme +5
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 76 (est.)
    Reviews found online7480

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 72 (est.) + 40% × 73.8 = 73

    Wintrac 4 Extreme: 60% × 75.7 (est.) + 40% × 80.4 = 78

    No road tests of wet for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Wintrac 4 Extreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 72

    Snow

    WinterCraft WP72 +2
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7370

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 71 (est.) + 40% × 73.4 = 72

    Wintrac 4 Extreme: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 70.1 = 70

    No road tests of snow for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for Wintrac 4 Extreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 68

    Comfort

    Wintrac 4 Extreme +5
    73
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online6677

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 66.4 = 68

    Wintrac 4 Extreme: 60% × 70.5 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 73

    No road tests of comfort for WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 67

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online66–

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 67

    No road tests of noise for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 69

    Treadwear

    Level
    69
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7171

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 69

    Wintrac 4 Extreme: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 71.1 = 69

    No road tests of treadwear for WinterCraft WP72. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

    No road tests of treadwear for Wintrac 4 Extreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 65

    Handling (owners)

    Wintrac 4 Extreme +10
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac 4 Extreme
    Reviews found online6575
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP72Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme
Relative Score 69 73
Dry 65 72
Wet 73 78
Snow 72 70
Comfort 68 73
Noise 67 –
Treadwear 69 69
Handling (owners) 65 75

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score

WinterCraft WP72

Wintrac 4 Extreme

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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 WP72Wintrac 4 ExtremeΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/2 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 #7/8 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test – 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
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP72 review

Tire B Wintrac 4 Extreme

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and stability in deep snow and on ice
  • Strong performance in cold, wet, and greasy road conditions
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability

Cons

  • Reduced handling precision and 'squidgy' feel in temperatures above 13°C
  • Initial stiffness or harsh ride quality during the break-in period
  • Increased tread wear if used consistently in warm summer weather
All owner themes in the Wintrac 4 Extreme review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 B · Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available25—
Rim diameters18″ – 21″—
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme

Narrow edge: Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme — better handling, dry and wet. Where the Kumho WinterCraft WP72 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme scores 75 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme scores 72 vs 65 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme scores 78 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme scores 73 vs 68 on comfort.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme
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WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme?

Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme?

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme, 78 vs 73 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme?

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme, 72 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 70 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme?

Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme, 73 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac 4 Extreme?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 69 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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