Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (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 (72%) than Kumho (71%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP71 and the WR Snowproof 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 100% of Nokian WR Snowproof has B rating.