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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — 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 2 + 6 road tests and 6 + 17 owner reviews. How we score

Latitude Alpin 2 is ahead, 77–60

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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire AMichelin

Latitude Alpin 2

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)

Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Tire BKumho

WinterCraft WP71

Winter

± 7

Tests 70 · 6 tests Owners 48 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 68

    Dry

    Latitude Alpin 2 +15
    53
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests5962
    Reviews found online8039

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 59 + 40% × 80.4 = 68

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 62.2 + 40% × 38.9 = 53

  2. 82

    Wet

    Latitude Alpin 2 +17
    65
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests7676
    Reviews found online9048

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 90.4 = 82

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 48 = 65

  3. 78

    Snow

    Latitude Alpin 2 +10
    68
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests7673
    Reviews found online8161

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.9 = 78

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 61 = 68

  4. 79

    Comfort

    Latitude Alpin 2 +33
    46
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online8335

    Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.7 (est.) + 60% × 83.1 = 79

    WinterCraft WP71: 40% × 62.8 (est.) + 60% × 34.6 = 46

    No road tests of comfort for Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 73

    Noise

    WinterCraft WP71 +1
    74
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests7778
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 74

    No owner ratings of noise for Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    Latitude Alpin 2 +15
    62
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 72 (est.)69
    Reviews found online8453

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 77

    WinterCraft WP71: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 52.6 = 62

    No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 86

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +47
    39
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Reviews found online8639
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    Latitude Alpin 2 +6
    53
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests5953
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Relative Score 77 60
Dry 68 53
Wet 82 65
Snow 78 68
Comfort 79 46
Noise 73 74
Treadwear 77 62
Handling (owners) 86 39
Efficiency 59 53

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Latitude Alpin 2

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WinterCraft WP71

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.

DisciplineCategoryLatitude Alpin 2WinterCraft WP71ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 97% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 97% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 93% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 93% #7/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 97% #15/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 98% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 74% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 82% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test #12/10 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Latitude Alpin 2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
  • Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
  • Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.

Cons

  • Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
  • Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
  • Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
All owner themes in the Latitude Alpin 2 review

Tire B WinterCraft WP71

Pros

  • Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
  • Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
  • Predictable handling in dry winter conditions

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
  • Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
  • Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP71 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Kumho WinterCraft WP71

Winner: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — better handling, comfort and wet. Where the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 86 vs 39 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 79 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 82 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 68 vs 53 on dry.

Tire A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
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Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Which is better in the wet, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 82 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 68 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 78 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 74 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 79 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 77 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Latitude Alpin 2 or WinterCraft WP71?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 59 vs 53 on our efficiency score.

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