Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 85 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP71 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Latitude Alpin 2 is ahead, 77–61
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Tests 72 · 6 tests Owners 51 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 44 in 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Latitude Alpin 2 +1356Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 60 66 Reviews found online 82 42 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 98% -
83
Wet
Latitude Alpin 2 +1667Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 78 Reviews found online 91 52 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 97% -
78
Snow
Latitude Alpin 2 +870Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 73 Reviews found online 82 66 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 97% -
77
Comfort
Latitude Alpin 2 +2255Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 84 40 -
73
Noise
WinterCraft WP71 +174Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 78 -
75
Treadwear
Latitude Alpin 2 +1164Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 82 57 -
88
Handling
Latitude Alpin 2 +4543Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 WinterCraft WP71 Reviews found online 88 43
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 61 |
| Dry | 69 | 56 |
| Wet | 83 | 67 |
| Snow | 78 | 70 |
| Comfort | 77 | 55 |
| Noise | 73 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 64 |
| Handling | 88 | 43 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Latitude Alpin 2
61
/ 100
WinterCraft WP71
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Latitude Alpin 2 | WinterCraft WP71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 84% #7/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 91% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −7.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #3/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #4/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 85% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −33.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/9 · 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | 5% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +15.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #2/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #15/30 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 93% #7/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | +7.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +2.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Latitude Alpin 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
- Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
- Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.
Cons
- Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
- Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
- Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
Tire B WinterCraft WP71
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in deep snow and slush
- Competitive price point compared to premium winter tire alternatives
- Predictable handling in dry winter conditions
Cons
- Excessive road noise, particularly at low to moderate speeds
- Vague or 'spongy' steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Inconsistent lateral grip and understeer issues on wet roads
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
61
/ 100
Kumho WinterCraft WP71
Winner: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 88 vs 43 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 77 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 83 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 69 vs 56 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire B · Kumho WinterCraft WP71
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.