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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 has C wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
11
21
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
17.1
1.7
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
71
133

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry lane changing
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Ice

Ice
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Ice braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%
Ice lateral guidance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%

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