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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

Kumho WinterCraft WP51Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP51

R13 – R17
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

5.6
R14 – R20
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
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Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
11
19
17
Best position
#5
#5
#1
Average position
17.1
10.7
1.7
Latest test
2021
2025
2025
Available sizes
71
102
80

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
55%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Dry lane changing
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Dry steering response
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
56%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%

Ice

Ice
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Ice braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View

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