Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 (2026)

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nexen (47%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP71 and the WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 were tested. See more mutual tests below.