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Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 35th average finish across 8 independent tests Latest: P32 of 51 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Value Dry, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2025.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 8,000miles driven
  • 8professional tests
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

5.4/10

Better than 24% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 6 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 2 publications · 2019-2025 24% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 24% 5.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 33% 31% 6
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 97% 24% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 2% 19% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 23% 18% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 96% 7% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 90% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 25% 6

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P32 / 51
  2. 2024 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P15 / 16
  3. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P46 / 55
  4. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P47 / 54
  5. 2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P51 / 56
  6. 2019 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P38 / 53
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  1. 2018 2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire Test ACE · 185/65 R15 P12 / 12 Placing only
  2. 2018 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P35 / 52 Placing only
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Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 averages a finish of 35th.

8 Tests
0 Test Wins
35th Average
12th Best
51st Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182025

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P32 / 51
20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 215/55 R17P15 / 16
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P46 / 55
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P47 / 54
20222022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P51 / 56
20192019 Winter Tire Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P38 / 53
20182018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire TestACE · 185/65 R15P12 / 12
20182018 51 Winter Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P35 / 52

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range54 sizes available

155-255Width35-80Profile13-19Rim73-109 T-VLoad/Speed Index2018First On Market

EU LabelAcross 54 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-69dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes215/50 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 stops 16.2% longer than premium rivals, 10.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 33/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 stops 4.4% longer than premium rivals, 2.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 23/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 stops 4.9% shorter than premium rivals, 6.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 1.7% better than premium rivals, 4% better than mid-range rivals and 6.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 97/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 stops 18.7% longer than premium rivals, 15.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 2/100, and owners rate it 7/10 on ice from 1 review.
How many miles does the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 is expected to last around 40,451 miles (65,099 km).
More questions about the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (2)
What is the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 68 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 come in?
The Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 is available in 238 sizes, ranging from 155-255/35-80 R13-19.
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