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Kumho WinterCraft Wi51

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Tire Rank :: Kumho WinterCraft Wi51

 137  98 in Passenger / Winter

 23  27 in Studless Ice & Snow

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Kumho WinterCraft Wi51



Description

The Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 is an exceptional passenger-car winter tire that showcases the pinnacle of Kumho's tire technology. Designed to dominate icy and snowy conditions, this tire offers a blend of high braking efficiency, precise handling, and remarkable durability. It’s a tire engineered to deliver peerless winter performance, especially when it comes to stability at highway speeds and effective water and snow drainage.

Features & Benefits

  • Optimized Winter Performance: This tire is formulated to offer top-of-the-line performance on ice and snow, making winter driving safer and more predictable.
  • Enhanced Braking: Specially designed sipe arrangement improves braking performance on snow-covered roads.
  • Stable Highway Driving: The increased rigidity of the central rib enhances driving stability at high speeds.
  • Tread Wear Indicator: Features a unique sandglass-inspired tread wear indicator that allows drivers to easily assess tire condition.
  • Low Cabin Noise: The innovative rim design referencing ice crystals contributes to the absorption of road noise, promising a quieter ride.
  • Strong Grip and Traction: Reinforced with Aramid fibers and fine-grained silica, the tread compound provides exceptional grip and durability.

Technologies

  • Central Rib Design: Enhanced central rib rigidity to improve highway stability.
  • Angled Drainage Grooves: Specifically angled to expedite the removal of water and melting snow from the tire's contact patch.
  • Wave-shaped Lamellas: Software-optimized sequence between the tread blocks maximizes snow maneuverability.
  • Tread Compound: Enriched with Aramid fibers and fine-grained silica for increased grip and durability.
  • Micro Knurling Structure: Reminiscent of a lizard’s footprint, this innovative structure maximizes ground adhesion.

Year Released

The Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 was introduced in the year 2020, representing a significant advancement in Kumho's winter tire offerings.

Regions Availability

This tire is primarily available in Europe, catering to the specific needs of drivers facing winter conditions in the region.

Final Thoughts

The Kumho WinterCraft Wi51 establishes itself as a strong contender in the winter tire market, combining innovative technologies with traditional features. From its unique tread wear indicators to its reinforced tread compound, the tire brings reliability and performance in winter conditions to a new level. It has also shown noticeable improvements over its predecessors in handling and braking efficiency based on in-house tests. Although it didn't top every winter tire test, its overall solid performance makes it a valuable option for those seeking a dependable winter tire.

Note: The tire is occasionally also referred to as WinterCraft Ice Wi51. Both naming conventions are correct as per the manufacturer.


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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 Features Tread depth Static loaded radius Max inflation pressure Utqg Measured rim width Tread width Approved rim width Load range Sidewall styling Overall width Revs per mile Tire weight Overall diameter 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 XL XL
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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