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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

Kumho

WinterCraft WS71

VS

Michelin ALPIN 7

Michelin

ALPIN 7

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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 WS71 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WS71 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho

WinterCraft WS71

Michelin

ALPIN 7

Number of tests

1

6

Best position

#5

#1

Average position

5.0

3.7

Latest test

2018

2025

Available sizes

71

62

Wet

Wet

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

71%

Michelin ALPIN 7

86%

Wet braking

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

57%

Michelin ALPIN 7

80%

Wet handling

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

57%

Michelin ALPIN 7

90%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

100%

Michelin ALPIN 7

87%

Snow

Snow

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

84%

Michelin ALPIN 7

88%

Snow braking

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

79%

Michelin ALPIN 7

88%

Snow handling

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

82%

Michelin ALPIN 7

90%

Snow traction

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

100%

Michelin ALPIN 7

85%

Ice

Ice

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

87%

Dry

Dry

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

61%

Michelin ALPIN 7

80%

Dry handling

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

64%

Michelin ALPIN 7

86%

Dry braking

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

57%

Michelin ALPIN 7

83%

Costs

Costs

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

36%

Michelin ALPIN 7

95%

Rolling resistance

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

36%

Michelin ALPIN 7

95%

Comfort

Comfort

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

100%

Michelin ALPIN 7

93%

Exterior noise

Kumho WinterCraft WS71

100%

Michelin ALPIN 7

84%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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