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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

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 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV also have C wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
11
7
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
17.1
2.0
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
71
118

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry steering response
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Dry lane changing
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%

Ice

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

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