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Kumho WinterCraft WP72 vs Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 28 + 64 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: WinterCraft WP72 70, Wintrac Xtreme 69.

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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 Xtreme +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online6469

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 63.9 = 65

    Wintrac Xtreme: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.6 = 68

    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 0.42).

    No road tests of dry for Wintrac Xtreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 74

    Wet

    Wintrac Xtreme +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 74 (est.)≈ 74 (est.)
    Reviews found online7677

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 73.5 (est.) + 40% × 75.8 = 74

    Wintrac Xtreme: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.2 = 75

    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 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Wintrac Xtreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 74

    Snow

    WinterCraft WP72 +14
    60
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7653

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 76.1 = 74

    Wintrac Xtreme: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 53.3 = 60

    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 0.37).

    No road tests of snow for Wintrac Xtreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 67

    Comfort

    Wintrac Xtreme +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6673

    WinterCraft WP72: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 65.6 = 67

    Wintrac Xtreme: 40% × 69.8 (est.) + 60% × 72.7 = 72

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

  5. 66

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)–
    Reviews found online65–

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 66

    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. 70

    Treadwear

    Wintrac Xtreme +2
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7376

    WinterCraft WP72: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 70

    Wintrac Xtreme: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 76.3 = 72

    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 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for Wintrac Xtreme. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 66

    Handling (owners)

    Wintrac Xtreme +3
    69
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP72Wintrac Xtreme
    Reviews found online6669
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP72Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme
Relative Score 70 69
Dry 65 68
Wet 74 75
Snow 74 60
Comfort 67 72
Noise 66 –
Treadwear 70 72
Handling (owners) 66 69

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

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Headline score
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WinterCraft WP72

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Wintrac Xtreme

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 XtremeΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/2 2025 AutoView Winter Tire Test R19 #31/48 2014 50 Winter Tyre Braking Overview – 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 Xtreme

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and control in deep snow and icy conditions.
  • High level of driver confidence and predictability in cold weather.
  • Impressive longevity and tread wear, with many users reporting high mileage.

Cons

  • Reported lack of grip in wet conditions, particularly for high-torque or high-performance vehicles.
  • Noticeable 'break-in' period where the tires may feel slippery or detached from the road.
  • Performance degradation in warmer temperatures (above 10°C) due to the softer compound.
All owner themes in the Wintrac Xtreme review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 B · Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available25—
Rim diameters18″ – 21″—
Tread depth11/32″—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme

Too close to call: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 and Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme are within 2 points overall. Kumho WinterCraft WP72 is stronger on snow. Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme is stronger on comfort and dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 74 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme scores 72 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme scores 68 vs 65 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
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Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme
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WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac Xtreme?

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

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 75 on the wet score, within 3 points.

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

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme, 68 vs 65 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac Xtreme?

Kumho WinterCraft WP72, 74 vs 60 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac Xtreme?

Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme, 72 vs 67 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP72 or Wintrac Xtreme?

Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 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