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

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
96%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Dry handling - objective
Kenda Wintergen 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2
54%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Wet handling - objective
Kenda Wintergen 2
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Snow
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
92%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
97%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Snow handling - objective
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
86%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Costs
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Price/value
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Rolling resistance
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Winter
2018185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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