Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 195/65 R15 test, where both the WinterCraft WP51 and the ALPIN 6 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 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.
Great news! We found mutual test data
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ADAC
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Winter
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2021 | 195/65 R15 | View |
Performance comparison
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
Michelin ALPIN 6
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
