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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

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 WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP71
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Number of tests
11
5
Best position
#6
#3
Average position
12.5
4.8
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
58
80

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
82%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
89%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
92%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
75%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
70%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
74%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
82%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
80%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
71%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
77%
Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
64%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
64%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
62%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
63%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
69%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
76%
Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
77%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
82%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
88%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
68%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%

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