Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 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 Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea and ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.