Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

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, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kumho (69%). 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. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea and WR D4 is made in Finland.