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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP51

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). But when it comes to comparing Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Kumho WinterCraft WP51, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 195/65 R15 test, where both the WinterContact TS 860 and the WinterCraft WP51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterContact TS 860 is made in Portugal/Slovakia and WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2019 185/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ACE ACE
Winter
2018 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Wet Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Wet Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
56%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (91.8%)
Dry Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Dry Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Dry Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S943 (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Best in category: Toyo Snowprox S943 (89.2%)
Snow Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Snow Braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (98.0%)
Snow Handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (91.8%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Best in category: Giti GitiWinter W1 (94.3%)
Ice Performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Ice Braking Abs
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Davanti Wintoura (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Noise Exterior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Noise Interior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Ride Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Economy
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
64%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Rolling Resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Best: Nokian WR D4 (99.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (93.0%)
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 860
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

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