Kumho WinterCraft WS51 SUV review
The Kumho WinterCraft WS51 SUV is highly regarded by users for its strong winter performance, particularly in snow and slush conditions. Owners frequently compare its capabilities favorably to premium market alternatives, noting excellent traction and impressive tread longevity.
Owners rate it 21.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
91%By road tests
69.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kumho WinterCraft WS51 SUV is highly regarded by users for its strong winter performance, particularly in snow and slush conditions. Owners frequently compare its capabilities favorably to premium market alternatives, noting excellent traction and impressive tread longevity.
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling on snow and slush
- High resistance to tread wear
- Competitive performance comparable to premium tier winter tires
- Effective performance in temperatures below 8°C
Cons
- Limited feedback on dry pavement performance
- Performance on pure ice is described as 'fairly good' rather than class-leading
Worth knowing
- Users report consistent performance characteristics that align with high-end winter tire benchmarks regardless of specific vehicle application.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Price | 2nd of 8 |