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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 has C wet grip rating, whereas 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has B rating. We also know where WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
11
23
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
17.1
3.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
71
176

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
72%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry steering response
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Dry lane changing
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
69%

Ice

Ice
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice lateral guidance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%

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