78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 vs Yokohama iceGUARD iG30 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 — better treadwear, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Winter Craft WP51 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
iceGUARD iG30 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 75 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Craft WP51 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 60 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter Craft WP51 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 50 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter Craft WP51 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Winter Craft WP51 | iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | Yokohama iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 64 |
| Dry | 87 | 75 |
| Wet | 74 | 75 |
| Snow | 77 | – |
| Comfort | 84 | 60 |
| Noise | 100 | – |
| Treadwear | 79 | 50 |
| Handling | 71 | 65 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP51 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, often outperforming more expensive competitors in severe weather. While users consistently praise its winter traction and affordability, some report compromises in dry-road handling, wet-weather braking, and increased cabin noise.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow and slush
- High price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Solid durability and tread life for the price point
- Effective performance on icy surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise
- Mediocre wet-weather braking and traction
- Lack of steering feedback and stability on dry pavement
- Potential for tread block squirm during steering inputs
Observations
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Yaris, Mazda 3) report high satisfaction with snow climbing capabilities.
- Owners of heavier or higher-performance vehicles (e.g., Audi A4/A6, Mercedes E220D) noted concerns regarding wet-weather traction and handling precision.
- Some users observed a 15-20% increase in fuel consumption, likely due to the tire's aggressive winter tread compound.
The Yokohama iceGUARD iG30 receives a highly critical assessment from the user, who reports poor performance across all road conditions and premature tread wear after only one season of light use. The reviewer expresses significant dissatisfaction, citing a complete lack of confidence in the tire's safety and reliability.
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear
- Poor traction on ice and snow
- Inadequate handling on wet and dry surfaces
- Lack of driver confidence in slippery conditions
Observations
- The user reported that the tire failed to last even a single season despite primarily city-based, low-mileage driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | B · Yokohama iceGUARD iG30 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Kumho
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Kumho Winter Craft WP51 — better treadwear, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 scores 79 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 scores 84 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 scores 87 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Winter Craft WP51 scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho Winter Craft WP51
Tire B · Yokohama iceGUARD iG30
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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.