Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Nexen (47%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP51 and Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP51 and the Winguard Snow G WH2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterCraft WP51 is made - Korea.

#	Kumho WinterCraft WP51 /0%	Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 /0%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Kumho WinterCraft WP51

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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2

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Dimensions

R13 - R17

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Segment

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 Upper-middle

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 67

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 1

Number of tests

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 11x

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 7x

Best position in test

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 5.

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 6.

Worst position in test

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 31.

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 37.

Average position in tests

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 14

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 17.09

Year of the last test

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 2019

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 2018

Best rating in test

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Recommended

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Still recommended

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 Sufficient

Dry

(Overall rating)

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2

79%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51

70%

Dry braking

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 78%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 68%

Dry handling

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 77%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 72%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2

69%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51

65%

Wet handling

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 72%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 65%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 75%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 42%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 82%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 65%

Wet braking

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 82%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 49%

Wet circle cornering

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 79%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 50%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 C

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51

80%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2

80%

Snow traction

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 84%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 82%

Snow handling

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 75%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 74%

Snow braking

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 90%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 84%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51

82%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2

77%

Exterior noise

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 79%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 74%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 ?

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2

77%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51

72%

Rolling resistance

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 57%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 49%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP51 D

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51

81%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G WH2

81%

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Mutual tests

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2018 205/55 R16

Name	Points total
Best values in test	9,1
Kumho WinterCraft WP51 Rating: Conditionally recommended	6,4
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Rating: Still recommended	7,3
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ACE Winter tyre test 2018 185/65 R15

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise	Running costs
Best values in test	206	67	68	43	19	8	10
Kumho WinterCraft WP51 Rating: Recommended	183	60	56	40	13	5	9
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Rating: Recommended	181	60	51	42	14	5	9
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2018 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,1	2,0	1,8	2,3	3,0	1,0	1,7
Kumho WinterCraft WP51 Rating: Satisfactory	3,3	3,2	2,2	2,5	3,4	2,0	2,6
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Rating: Satisfactory	2,6	2,3	2,7	2,5	3,2	1,5	2,5
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