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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP51

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nokian (60%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 and Kumho WinterCraft WP51, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WR D4 and the WinterCraft WP51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2019 185/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ACE ACE
Winter
2018 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2018 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2017 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Nokian WR D4
71%
Nokian
WR D4
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Wet Braking
Nokian WR D4
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Best: Michelin Alpin A4 (91.0%)
Wet Handling
Nokian WR D4
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
58%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR D4
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR D4
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
74%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (88.7%)
Dry Performance
Nokian WR D4
81%
Nokian
WR D4
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Dry Braking
Nokian WR D4
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Dry Handling
Nokian WR D4
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
72%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S943 (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Nokian WR D4
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Nokian WR D4
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
65%
Best in category: Toyo Snowprox S943 (89.2%)
Snow Performance
Nokian WR D4
91%
Nokian
WR D4
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Snow Braking
Nokian WR D4
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
87%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Nokian WR D4
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (98.0%)
Snow Handling
Nokian WR D4
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
66%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
70%
Best in category: Giti GitiWinter W1 (94.3%)
Ice Performance
Nokian WR D4
83%
Nokian
WR D4
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
81%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Ice Braking Abs
Nokian WR D4
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nokian WR D4
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
79%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (89.0%)
Best in category: Davanti Wintoura (87.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Nokian WR D4
68%
Nokian
WR D4
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR D4
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
71%
Best: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Noise Interior
Nokian WR D4
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
69%
Ride Comfort
Nokian WR D4
65%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 (90.0%)
Economy
Nokian WR D4
82%
Nokian
WR D4
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
64%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WR D4
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
49%
Fuel Efficiency
Nokian WR D4
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
76%
Best: Davanti Wintoura (93.0%)
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
56%
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
67%
Best in category: Laufenn I Fit LW31 (90.5%)

Performance spider chart

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