Segment
1. Michelin AGILIS ALPIN Premium2. Kumho PorTran CW51 Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho PorTran CW51 vs. Michelin AGILIS ALPIN
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Kumho (48%). In this particular case, the Michelin AGILIS ALPIN has a better rating of 55% compared to 40% of the Kumho PorTran CW51. The first tyre test of Kumho PorTran CW51 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin AGILIS ALPIN first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the PorTran CW51 and the AGILIS ALPIN were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho PorTran CW51 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin AGILIS ALPIN has B rating.
| # | Kumho PorTran CW51 | Michelin AGILIS ALPIN | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R17 | R15 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin AGILIS ALPIN Recommended2. Kumho PorTran CW51 Conditionally recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho PorTran CW51 Conditionally recommended2. Michelin AGILIS ALPIN Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin AGILIS ALPIN 71 dB
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,4 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 1,6 |
| Kumho PorTran CW51 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3,6 | 4,1 | 3,0 | 2,6 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
| Michelin AGILIS ALPIN Rating: Recommended | 2,9 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 2,4 | 3,2 | 2,0 | 2,0 |
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