Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP71 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 has C wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.