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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Nokian WR D4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nokian (60%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP51 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WinterCraft WP51 and the WR D4 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 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea and WR D4 is made in Finland.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2019 185/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ACE ACE
Winter
2018 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian WR D4
71%
Nokian
WR D4
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Nokian WR D4
67%
Best: Michelin Alpin A4 (91.0%)
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
60%
Nokian WR D4
68%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
74%
Nokian WR D4
74%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (88.7%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian WR D4
81%
Nokian
WR D4
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Nokian WR D4
79%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Nokian WR D4
79%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S943 (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Nokian WR D4
75%
Best in category: Toyo Snowprox S943 (89.2%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian WR D4
91%
Nokian
WR D4
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
87%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (98.0%)
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Nokian WR D4
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Best in category: Giti GitiWinter W1 (94.3%)
Ice Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
81%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian WR D4
83%
Nokian
WR D4
Ice Braking Abs
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Nokian WR D4
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
79%
Nokian WR D4
80%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (89.0%)
Best in category: Davanti Wintoura (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian WR D4
68%
Nokian
WR D4
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
Nokian WR D4
69%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Nokian WR D4
71%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Nokian WR D4
65%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
64%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian WR D4
82%
Nokian
WR D4
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Fuel Efficiency
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (93.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Nokian WR D4
56%
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

Performance spider chart

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