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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860

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

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

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