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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP51 vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP51 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WinterCraft WP51 and the WR D4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP51 has C wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP51 is made in Korea and WR D4 is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP51
Nokian
WR D4
Number of tests
11
26
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
17.1
6.0
Latest test
2021
2019
Available sizes
71
82

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 30 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
90%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
87%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Dry handling - objective
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
88%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
89%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Safety
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
91%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Dry lane changing
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
99%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Dry steering response
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
80%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
89%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
96%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
89%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
83%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Wet handling - objective
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
86%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
85%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
92%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
97%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
87%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow handling - objective
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
93%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
87%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Ice
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
98%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Ice braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
98%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
97%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
97%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
95%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
94%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Noise/Komfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
98%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
100%
Nokian WR D4
84%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
89%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
99%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
73%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
91%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP51
91%
Nokian WR D4
89%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Winter
2018185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2015185/65 R15View

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