Kumho Winter Craft WP51 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

16^th

Average Position

7^th

Best Result

31^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 13 winter tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP51 shows predominantly lower-mid to bottom-tier performance with an average position of 16.4. Results cluster toward weak wet and dry performance, particularly in the 2018 AMS test where it finished last overall with bottom results in wet braking/handling and rolling resistance. Snow capability is inconsistent: it recorded some respectable snow results (e.g., top-5 snow braking/handling in AMS 2018), but also bottom finishes in other snow metrics (AutoCentrum 2017). Noise and price occasionally stand out positively, but do not offset broader dynamic deficits.
Overall, the WP51 lacks consistency against modern competitors, with recurring weaknesses in wet grip and efficiency. It has isolated bright spots in snow and comfort/value, yet repeated lower-quarter finishes and a last place in a flagship ADAC/AMS context indicate an aging pattern outclassed by newer designs.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 3rd place snow braking in 2018 AMS (+3.5% from best)
• 5th place snow handling in 2018 AMS (+2.6% from best)
Noise/Comfort and Value Moderate Details
• 1st place noise in 2018 AMS (71.2 dB)
• 2nd place price in 2018 AMS (+9.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 11/11 wet braking in 2018 AMS (+24.2% from best)
• 11/11 wet handling in 2018 AMS (+10.3% from best)
• 32/49 wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild Market Overview (+17.8% from best)
Overall Competitiveness Strong Details
• 16/16 overall in 2021 ADAC 15-inch test
• 11/11 overall in 2018 AMS
• Average overall position 16.4 across 13 tests
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• 11/11 rolling resistance in 2018 AMS (+28.1% from best)
• 6/8 rolling resistance in 2017 AutoCentrum (+11% from best)
Dry Performance Moderate Details
• 11/11 dry braking in 2018 AMS (+9.8% from best)
• 10/11 dry handling in 2018 AMS (+3.1% from best)
Ice/Snow Consistency Moderate Details
• 8/8 snow braking and 8/8 snow traction in 2017 AutoCentrum (+7.5% and +12.7% from best)
• 8/8 ice handling in 2017 AutoCentrum (+17.1% from best)