Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP71 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (71%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP71 and Semperit Speed-Grip 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP71 and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kumho WinterCraft WP71 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 also have C wet ratings.