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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kenda (18%). But when it comes to comparing Kenda Wintergen 2 and Kumho WinterCraft WP51, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 185/65 R15 test, where both the Wintergen 2 and the WinterCraft WP51 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Number of tests
3
11
Best position
#9
#5
Average position
27.3
17.1
Latest test
2019
2021
Available sizes
71

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
54%
Kenda
Wintergen 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Wet Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
47%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Wet Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kenda Wintergen 2
47%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
93%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kenda Wintergen 2
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
77%
Kenda
Wintergen 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Dry Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Dry Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
90%
Kenda
Wintergen 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Snow Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
92%
Snow Traction
Kenda Wintergen 2
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Snow Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
77%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
90%
Kenda
Wintergen 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
60%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Noise Exterior
Kenda Wintergen 2
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
60%
Economy
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
68%
Kenda
Wintergen 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Rolling Resistance
Kenda Wintergen 2
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Winter
2018185/65 R15View

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