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Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31

Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaced by the Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi32

The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 is an economy studded winter tire with strong dry braking in its single independent test. Snow braking, ice handling, wet stops and rolling resistance were less convincing.

The quick answer

Owners say 76% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P8 of 10 · 2017 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Snow, Value 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 January 2025.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 1,500miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 64sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31

2.9/10

Better than 8% of studded winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 37 studded winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 2017 8% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 8% 2.9

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 studded winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 6% 32% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 31% 32% 1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 47% 19% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 94% 9% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 0% 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.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 27% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 63% of the test figure. The other 37% 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

  1. 2017 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 P8 / 10
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
8th Average
8th Best
8th Worst
The latest test

2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test P8 of 10

Strong: Dry Braking Weak: Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9

Every independent test of the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20172017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire TestAutocenter · 205/55 R16P8 / 10
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range61 sizes available

155-245Width35-80Profile13-19Rim75-109 Q-HLoad/Speed Index2014First On Market

EU LabelAcross 61 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-72dB B

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/50 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 stops 1.9% longer than premium rivals, 8.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 47/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 stops 2.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 94/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 stops 6.8% longer than premium rivals, 5.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 6/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 stops 18.6% longer than premium rivals, 4.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 12% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 31/100.
How fuel efficient is the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31's rolling resistance is 13.1% higher than premium rivals, 14.3% higher than mid-range rivals and 14.8% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 (3)
What is the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 most commonly carries EU label ratings of E for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
Has the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 been replaced?
The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 has been replaced by the Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi32.
What sizes does the Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 come in?
The Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 is available in 64 sizes, ranging from 155-245/35-80 R13-19.
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Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 76%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Handling 80%
  • Snow Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Wear 70%
  • Comfort 70%

All 1 Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
76%
Member
Tread pattern on this tire is directional, so 2 are being used on rear axle only. Car is a fairly heavy rwd with a limited slip diff, so the tires get some help. Grip is good in snow. Tires are composed when powered through rutted, hilly b-roads. Tires can be composed when navigating uphill on snow-covered roads.

However, it seems the Wi31 have a tendency to allow snap oversteer when approaching WoT. The slide itself is predictable and possible to reel in.

In general: grip levels are good, but once lost, the tire struggles to respond under continued throttle.

No comment on ice as there are no studs installed on the tires. Wear is noticeable outside of snow. Comfort is not an issue, nor is it a real strength.

This (Wintercraft Wi31) is a fairly old model, and you should be able to find discounts. It's important to make sure you check the manufacture year of your tire (XXYY) -> XX = week of manufacture, YY = year of manufacture. You may not want a "new" tire that is in reality a year or two old, since it means it sat in a warehouse in unknown conditions for a long time!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
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