Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Semperit Master-Grip 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP51 and Semperit Master-Grip 2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Master-Grip 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the WinterCraft WP51 and the Master-Grip 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Semperit Master-Grip 2 also have C wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.