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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has B rating. We also know where WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Number of tests
11
14
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
17.1
5.5
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
71
78

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
74%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
85%
Dry lane changing
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
90%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
92%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
77%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
56%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
88%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
79%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
77%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
81%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
78%
Snow performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
77%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
74%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
74%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
73%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
73%

Ice

Ice
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Ice braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Ice lateral guidance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%

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