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

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