In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 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 Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A rating. We also know where
WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.
