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

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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.

Test Profile

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

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

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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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