Kumho WinterCraft WS71 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 64 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 62 · 1 test
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The Kumho WinterCraft WS71 is generally regarded as a capable and cost-effective winter tire for SUVs, offering strong traction in snow, slush, and extreme cold. While many users report high satisfaction with its winter performance and longevity, some concerns regarding sidewall durability have been noted after extended seasonal use.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
64/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
62/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Kumho WinterCraft WS71 specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho WinterCraft WS71 is generally regarded as a capable and cost-effective winter tire for SUVs, offering strong traction in snow, slush, and extreme cold. While many users report high satisfaction with its winter performance and longevity, some concerns regarding sidewall durability have been noted after extended seasonal use.
Pros
- Excellent traction in snow and slush
- Strong performance in extreme cold temperatures
- Good value for the price point
- Solid tread life under normal driving conditions
Cons
- Reports of sidewall cracking or splitting after multiple seasons
- Functional limitations typical of dedicated winter compounds on dry pavement
- Potential for premature structural degradation
Worth knowing
- Users specifically recommend this tire for SUV applications, noting its stability in varied winter conditions.
- Owners of AWD vehicles, such as the Toyota Sienna, report high confidence in slushy and cold dry conditions over long-term use.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
28th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 29th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
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