Kumho WinterCraft Wi51
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page: unknown
- Available Sizes in Line: 45
- Year Released: 2020 New
- Regions for sale: Europe
Manufacturer's description
Wintercraft Wi51 is a tire designed to perform at the highest level in icy and snowy conditions. Features include an optimized directional pattern for PCR and a new tread wear indicator inspired by sandglass, making it easy to confirm the level of tire wear. The tire also has a micro knurling structure reminiscent of a lizard’s footprint applied to the tread block in order to maximize ground adhesion. The rim design, which references ice crystals, absorbs tire noise and expresses the product’s unique identity
Notable Features
Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 is a passenger-car friction winter tire, which, as the manufacturer claims, “deliver the best performance on snow and ice”. Its key feature is confident behavior on winter roads, including high braking efficiency combined with precise handling response on snow and on wet pavement.
The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 model appeared in the European range of this Korean tire maker in 2020. Its engineers applied a few innovations that served to improve the tire’s winter performance. For example, the increased rigidity of the central rib, taking on the weight of the passenger car, enhanced the driving stability at highway speeds.
The new design of the central section of the tire served to enlarge the contact patch which in turn lead to an increase in the Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 performance by 5% on snow and by 8% on ice.
The sipe arrangement in the central section at a 40-45° angle improved the tire’s braking performance on snow. The tilting angle of the drainage grooves was specially designed to speed up evacuation of water and melting snow from the contact area. The WinterCraft Ice Wi51 maneuverability on snow is further ensured by the software-optimized sequence of intervals between the tread blocks and the wave-shaped lamellas.
The unique tread wear indicator has a shape inspired by sandglass, making it easy to confirm the level of tire wear. The tire also has a micro knurling structure reminiscent of a lizard’s footprint applied to the tread block in order to maximize ground adhesion.
The rim design, which references ice crystals, absorbs tire noise and not only expresses the unique identity of the Kumho Wi51 model, but also a few know-hows from the manufacturer, which guarantee extra-low cabin noise.
As for the tread compound, the technologists reinforced it with Aramid fibers, which in their opinion is meant to strengthen the Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 grip on ice and snow; they also added fine-grained silica to it for extra wet traction and higher resistance to wear.
The Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 sidewall design is inspired by sand crystals and iceberg motifs, meant to highlight the model’s focus on ice and snow performance.
The presale in-company tests showed that in comparison to the previous-generation Kumho tires the new WinterCraft Wi51 Ice model in the size 205/55 R Ice is 12% better in terms of snow handling, 8% better in terms of ice handling, and 3% better in terms of handling on wet pavement. As for the braking efficiency, on snow it was improved by 4%, while on wet pavement it remained unchanged. The manufacturer did not disclose any data on shortening the stopping distance on ice.
The word “Ice” is used by the tire maker in the name of this model only occasionally, as if the company made a last-minute decision to get rid of it before the release of the tire. As the Kumho company specified, both spelling versions are correct.
Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 Latest News
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Oct 15, 2021Article
Test World 2021: Large Winter Tire Test R16
The Finns have tested 16 models of studded and friction winter tires -
Sep 29, 2021Tire Test 2021
Test World: Large Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #15th of 16. Kumho WinterCraft Wi51Verdict:Positive: Good grip on snow. Low rolling resistance.
Negative: Poor dry performance. Lack of good directional stability on uneven surfaces. -
Sep 18, 2020Article
New winter tire releases to expect in 2020/2021
The persistent summer weather will still not fool experienced motorists: the new winter season is just round the corner, and now is the time to check out your winter tires.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Kumho / WinterCraft Wi51
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 "
- Width
- 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... V (max 149 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Kumho / WinterCraft Wi51 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
R14 | 165/65 R14 79T | 165/65 R14 | 79T | |
R14 | 165/70 R14 81T | 165/70 R14 | 81T | |
R14 | 175/65 R14 82T | 175/65 R14 | 82T | |
R14 | 185/60 R14 82T | 185/60 R14 | 82T | |
R14 | 185/65 R14 86T | 185/65 R14 | 86T | |
R15 | 155/60 R15 74T | 155/60 R15 | 74T | |
R15 | 165/65 R15 81T | 165/65 R15 | 81T | |
R15 | 175/50 R15 75H | 175/50 R15 | 75H | |
R15 | 175/55 R15 77T | 175/55 R15 | 77T | |
R15 | 175/65 R15 84T | 175/65 R15 | 84T | |
R15 | 185/55 R15 86H | 185/55 R15 | 86H | |
R15 | 185/60 R15 88T | 185/60 R15 | 88T | |
R15 | 185/65 R15 88H | 185/65 R15 | 88H | |
R15 | 185/65 R15 88T | 185/65 R15 | 88T | |
R15 | 195/50 R15 82H | 195/50 R15 | 82H | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 85H | 195/55 R15 | 85H | |
R15 | 195/60 R15 88H | 195/60 R15 | 88H | |
R15 | 195/60 R15 88T | 195/60 R15 | 88T | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91T | 195/65 R15 | 91T | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 95T | 195/65 R15 | 95T | |
R15 | 205/60 R15 91H | 205/60 R15 | 91H | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 94H | 205/65 R15 | 94H | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 94T | 205/65 R15 | 94T | |
R15 | 215/65 R15 96H | 215/65 R15 | 96H | |
R16 | 185/50 R16 81H | 185/50 R16 | 81H | |
R16 | 185/55 R16 83H | 185/55 R16 | 83H | |
R16 | 195/45 R16 84H | 195/45 R16 | 84H | |
R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 87H | 195/55 R16 | 87H | |
R16 | 195/60 R16 89H | 195/60 R16 | 89H | |
R16 | 205/45 R16 87H | 205/45 R16 | 87H | |
R16 | 205/50 R16 87H | 205/50 R16 | 87H | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91T | 205/55 R16 | 91T | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91V | 205/55 R16 | 91V | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96H | 205/60 R16 | 96H | |
R16 | 215/45 R16 90V | 215/45 R16 | 90V | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97H | 215/55 R16 | 97H | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H | 215/60 R16 | 99H | |
R16 | 215/65 R16 98H | 215/65 R16 | 98H | |
R16 | 225/60 R16 102V | 225/60 R16 | 102V | |
R16 | 235/60 R16 100H | 235/60 R16 | 100H | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 87V | 215/40 R17 | 87V | |
R17 | 225/60 R17 99H | 225/60 R17 | 99H |
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Questions and Answers
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Oct 15, 2021Article
Test World 2021: Large Winter Tire Test R16
The Finns have tested 16 models of studded and friction winter tires -
Sep 29, 2021Tire Test 2021
Test World: Large Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #15th of 16. Kumho WinterCraft Wi51Verdict:Positive: Good grip on snow. Low rolling resistance.
Negative: Poor dry performance. Lack of good directional stability on uneven surfaces. -
Sep 18, 2020Article
New winter tire releases to expect in 2020/2021
The persistent summer weather will still not fool experienced motorists: the new winter season is just round the corner, and now is the time to check out your winter tires. -
Apr 22, 2020External Link
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