Comparison: Semperit Master-Grip 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Semperit Master-Grip 2 and Kumho WinterCraft WP51, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Semperit Master-Grip 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Master-Grip 2 and the WinterCraft WP51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Semperit Master-Grip 2 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP51 also have C wet ratings.