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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Kumho WinterCraft WS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WS71

R15 – R22
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraGrip Performance 3 P Zero Winter 2
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 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WS71 has C wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WS71
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
1
21
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
5.0
1.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
71
133

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%

Ice

Ice
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Ice braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
36%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
36%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

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