79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 vs Nexen Winguard Sport — 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
46 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen Winguard Sport — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP72 if handling and wet matter most to you.
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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)
Winguard Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 82 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 79 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 81 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 29 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
WinterCraft WP72 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | WinterCraft WP72 | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 81 |
| Dry | 82 | 87 |
| Wet | 78 | 75 |
| Snow | 86 | 84 |
| Comfort | 77 | 87 |
| Noise | – | 51 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 86 |
| Handling | 71 | 65 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Nexen Winguard Sport is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive traction in snow and slush for its price point. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and reliable cold-weather performance, a minority of drivers report inconsistent grip in wet or icy conditions compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium winter tire brands
- Strong traction and confidence in snow and slush
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Good durability and tread life for a mid-range tire
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet or icy conditions for some users
- Potential for uneven tread wear
- Reported decrease in fuel economy for some vehicles
- Not intended for high-performance dry-weather driving
Observations
- BMW and Audi owners frequently report that the tires significantly improve winter capability on RWD and FWD platforms, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands like Blizzaks.
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., VW GTI, Subaru WRX) note a marked improvement in winter safety over stock summer tires, though some report understeer during spirited dry-weather driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72 | B · Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Kumho
81
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen Winguard Sport — better comfort, treadwear and dry. Pick the Kumho WinterCraft WP72 if handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 87 vs 77 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP72 scores 71 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 86 vs 80 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 87 vs 82 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP72
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Sport
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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.