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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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%

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