73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — better dry, wet and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if comfort matters most to you.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 58 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 65 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Blizzak WS90 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 77 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 79 |
| Dry | 68 | 82 |
| Wet | 67 | 78 |
| Snow | 76 | 86 |
| Comfort | 84 | 77 |
| Noise | 77 | – |
| Treadwear | 79 | 80 |
| Handling | 65 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice, deep snow, and slush. While users occasionally note increased road noise or less precise handling on dry pavement compared to all-season alternatives, the consensus remains that it is a premier choice for severe winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme weather
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
- Perceived as less refined in dry conditions compared to the previous WS80 generation
Observations
- Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles without modern traction control reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain mobility.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive sedans noted significant improvements in winter handling and the ability to avoid using four-wheel-drive modes in moderate conditions.
The Kumho WinterCraft WP72 is widely regarded as a high-value performance winter tire that balances dry and wet road handling with competent snow traction. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and affordability compared to premium alternatives, some report concerns regarding high-speed stability and potential issues with tire uniformity.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium winter tire brands
- Impressive noise suppression and ride comfort
- Strong performance on dry and wet surfaces
- Reliable traction in typical winter snow and slush conditions
Cons
- Vague handling and stability at higher highway speeds
- Reports of soft sidewalls leading to a 'jelly' feel
- Potential for flat-spotting and balancing issues
- Diminishing snow grip as the tread wears down
Observations
- Users with heavy EVs and RWD vehicles report good snow traction, though some note minor slippage during aggressive cornering on wet surfaces.
- Performance-oriented vehicles like the Subaru BRZ and Tesla Model 3 find the tire to be a capable, budget-friendly alternative to extreme winter tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho WinterCraft WP72 — better dry, wet and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 82 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 78 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 86 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 84 vs 77 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
More comparisons
Also compared with
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 also compared with
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 also compared with
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.