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Kumho WinterCraft WP51

Passenger - Performance Winter / Snow
Type: / Winter
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Snow/Ice Performance Treadwear Price/Quality Dry Performance Comfort Handling Wet Performance
What we think:
CROSSOVER GRIP RIM PROTECTION HANDLING DURABILITY PASSENGER SUV
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Key Facts

  • Year Released: 2014
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, Southeast Asia, North Africa
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Kumho WinterCraft WP51. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

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– The drivers said that they loved the unsurpassed blend of dry and wet street traction and handling provided by this tire.
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– Many reviewers mentioned that this tire ensured good grip in snow.
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– The satisfied purchasers wrote that the car drove more smoothly and seemed more grippy.
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– The tire's price is considered by many as well worth it for the performance.
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Reasons not to buy

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– One driver said that ice traction wise these tires were the worst he’d ever driven on.
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– Some unhappy users wrote that the tires were loud.
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Tire Rank :: Kumho WinterCraft WP51

 110  241 in Passenger / Winter

 66  129 in Performance Winter / Snow

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Kumho WinterCraft WP51
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Summary

Description

The Kumho WinterCraft WP51 is a studless winter tire designed for passenger vehicles, replacing the previous I'Zen KW27 model. Released in 2014, it features a unique V-shaped tread pattern that enhances traction and stability on snowy and icy roads. The WP51 is engineered for regions with milder winter conditions and offers improved performance on wet and icy surfaces.

Features & Benefits

  • V-Shaped Tread Design: Provides excellent stability and fuel efficiency.
  • Advanced Compound: Maintains flexibility at low temperatures, ensuring better grip and durability.
  • 3D Sipes: Increase traction and handling on snow and ice.

Year Released

The Kumho WinterCraft WP51 was introduced in 2014.

Regions Availability

This tire is available in the USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, and North Africa.

Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments

The Kumho WinterCraft WP51 fits various passenger vehicles and is often found as original equipment on models like:

  • Hyundai i10
  • Hyundai i20
  • Hyundai ix20
  • Hyundai i30
  • Hyundai i40
  • Hyundai Ioniq

Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.

Final Thoughts

The Kumho WinterCraft WP51 is ideal for drivers in milder winter regions, offering reliable traction and handling on wet and icy roads. Its advanced design and compound ensure a comfortable and safe driving experience.

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Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Kumho / WinterCraft WP51
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 "
Width
145 / 155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
Aspect Ratio
40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 80 %
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 WP51 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Approved rim width Tread depth Section width Measured rim width Tire weight Static loaded radius Revs per mile Sidewall styling Max inflation pressure Overall diameter Max load Load range Price
R13 145/80 R13 75T 145/80 R13 75T
R13 155/70 R13 75T 155/70 R13 75T
R13 155/80 R13 79T 155/80 R13 79T
R13 165/70 R13 79T 165/70 R13 79T
R13 175/70 R13 82T 175/70 R13 82T
R14 155/65 R14 75T 155/65 R14 75T
R14 165/60 R14 79T XL 165/60 R14 79T XL
R14 165/65 R14 79T 165/65 R14 79T 4.5 - 6.0 11.3 6.7 5.0 14.8 10.3 895 BW 44 22.4 963
R14 165/70 R14 81T 165/70 R14 81T 4.0 - 5.5 11.3 6.7 5.0 14.6 10.6 855 BW 44 23.1 1,019
R14 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82T 5.0 - 6.0 11.3 7.0 5.0 16.1 10.5 903 BW 44 23.0 1,047
R14 175/70 R14 84T 175/70 R14 84T
R14 175/80 R14 88T 175/80 R14 88T
R14 185/55 R14 80T 185/55 R14 80T
R14 185/60 R14 82T 185/60 R14 82T 5.0 -6.5 11.3 7.4 5.5 16.5 10.4 913 BW 44 22.8 1,047
R14 185/65 R14 86T 185/65 R14 86T 5.0 -6.5 11.3 7.4 5.5 17.0 10.7 888 BW 44 23.5 1,168
R14 185/70 R14 88T 185/70 R14 88T
R15 155/60 R15 74T 155/60 R15 74T 4.5-5.5 11.3 6.2 4.5 14.4 10.4 932 BW 44 22.3 827
R15 165/65 R15 81T 165/65 R15 81T 4.5 - 6.0 11.3 6.7 5.0 14.8 10.8 860 BW 44 23.4 1,019
R15 175/50 R15 75H 175/50 R15 75H 5.0 - 6.0 11.3 7.2 5.5 15.5 10.2 922 BW 44 21.9 853
R15 175/55 R15 77T 175/55 R15 77T 5.0 - 6.0 11.3 7.2 5.5 16.0 10.4 919 BW 44 22.6 908
R15 175/60 R15 81T 175/60 R15 81T
R15 175/65 R15 84T 175/65 R15 84T 5.0 - 6.0 11.3 7.0 5.0 16.1 11.0 865 BW 44 24.0 1,102
R15 185/55 R15 82T 185/55 R15 82T
R15 185/55 R15 86H XL 185/55 R15 86H XL 5.0 -6.5 11.3 7.6 6.0 16.7 10.6 903 BW 50 23.0 1,168 XL
R15 185/60 R15 84T 185/60 R15 84T
R15 185/60 R15 88T XL 185/60 R15 88T XL 5.0 - 6.5 11.3 7.4 5.5 19.0 10.9 875 BW 50 23.7 1,235 XL
R15 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H 5.0 -6.5 11.3 7.4 5.5 18.0 11.2 850 BW 44 24.4 1,235
R15 185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T
R15 195/50 R15 82H 195/50 R15 82H 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 18.8 10.5 888 BW 44 22.7 1,047
R15 195/55 R15 85H 195/55 R15 85H 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 18.5 10.8 861 BW 44 23.4 1,135
R15 195/60 R15 88H 195/60 R15 88H 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 19.0 11.1 858 BW 44 24.2 1,235
R15 195/60 R15 88T 195/60 R15 88T
R15 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91H 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 20.2 11.4 831 BW 44 25.0 1,356
R15 195/65 R15 91T 195/65 R15 91T
R15 195/65 R15 95T XL 195/65 R15 95T XL
R15 205/60 R15 91H 205/60 R15 91H 5.5-7.5 11.3 8.2 6.0 19.9 11.3 842 BW 44 24.7 1,356
R15 205/65 R15 94H 205/65 R15 94H 5.5-7.5 11.3 8.2 6.0 20.7 11.6 816 BW 44 25.5 1,477
R15 205/65 R15 94T 205/65 R15 94T
R15 215/65 R15 96H 215/65 R15 96H 6.0 -7.5 11.3 8.7 6.5 23.3 11.8 769 BW 44 26.0 1,565
R16 185/50 R16 81H 185/50 R16 81H 5.0 -6.5 11.3 7.6 6.0 17.2 10.8 894 BW 44 23.3 1,019
R16 185/55 R16 83H 185/55 R16 83H 5.0 - 6.5 11.3 7.6 6.0 18.3 11.1 840 BW 44 24.0 1,074
R16 195/45 R16 84H XL 195/45 R16 84H XL 6.0 - 7.5 11.3 7.7 6.5 17.2 10.7 907 BW 44 22.9 1,102 XL
R16 195/50 R16 88H XL 195/50 R16 88H XL 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 19.2 11.0 876 BW 50 23.7 1,235 XL
R16 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 19.5 11.3 827 BW 44 24.4 1,201
R16 195/60 R16 89H 195/60 R16 89H 5.5 - 7.0 11.3 7.9 6.0 20.8 11.6 822 BW 44 25.2 1,279
R16 205/45 R16 87H XL 205/45 R16 87H XL 6.5-7.5 11.3 8.1 7.0 20.0 10.8 869 BW 44 23.2 1,201
R16 205/50 R16 87H 205/50 R16 87H 5.5-7.5 11.3 8.9 7.0 20.1 11.3 837 BW 44 24.5 1,201
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H 5.5-7.5 11.3 8.4 6.5 21.6 11.5 834 BW 44 24.9 1,356
R16 205/55 R16 91T 205/55 R16 91T
R16 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V
R16 205/55 R16 94H XL 205/55 R16 94H XL
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 205/60 R16 96H XL 205/60 R16 96H XL 5.5-7.5 11.3 8.2 6.0 23.1 11.8 807 BW 50 25.7 1,565 XL
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL 7.0 - 8.0 11.3 8.4 7.0 21.0 11.0 883 BW 44 23.6 1,323 XL
R16 215/55 R16 93H 215/55 R16 93H
R16 215/55 R16 97H XL 215/55 R16 97H XL 6.0 - 7.5 11.3 8.9 7.0 24.2 11.6 822 BW 50 25.3 1,609 XL
R16 215/60 R16 99H XL 215/60 R16 99H XL 6.0 -7.5 11.3 8.7 6.5 23.3 12.0 792 BW 44 26.1 1,709
R16 215/65 R16 98H 215/65 R16 98H 6.0 -7.5 11.3 8.7 6.5 25.7 12.3 769 BW 44 27.0 1,653
R16 225/60 R16 102V XL 225/60 R16 102V XL 6.0-8.0 11.3 9.0 6.5 24.3 12.1 779 BW 44 26.6 1,874
R16 235/60 R16 100H 235/60 R16 100H 6.5-8.5 11.3 9.4 7.0 28.2 12.3 765 BW 44 27.1 1,764
R17 215/40 R17 87V XL 215/40 R17 87V XL 7.0 -8.5 11.3 8.6 7.5 20.0 11.1 879 BW 44 23.8 1,201 XL
R17 215/50 R17 95H XL 215/50 R17 95H XL
R17 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96H
R17 225/60 R17 99H 225/60 R17 99H 6.0 - 8.0 11.3 9.0 6.5 28.4 12.6 752 BW 44 27.6 1,709

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