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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • C
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: C

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • 72dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: 72 dB

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Kumho WinterCraft WP71 235/45R17 97V XL

4.7/5
(3 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

  • Tick Icon Winter
    Winter tyres:

    Designed for temperatures below 7°C. Summer tyre rubber hardens in the cold and loses grip, while a winter compound stays soft and holds the road in cold, wet and snowy conditions.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£13021
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£11059
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
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Product description & features

The Kumho WinterCraft WP71 excels at providing performance under cold and icy conditions. Thanks to its directional tread design and specialised silica compound, the WP71 maintains flexibility at lower temperatures. Water and slush are channeled away from the centre of the tread and across the surface thanks to deep and wide grooves that run the circumference of the tyre. 3D fine slits create additional bite in the tread blocks while also reinforcing the blocks when snow is present on the roadway.

The speed rating for the outer edge of the tyre is high enough to be used safely on the motorway. The WP71 tyre is available in a reinforced version for vehicles that have a higher load specification. Tyres.co.uk has the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 available for order with the reinforced XL versions in stock.

Highlights

  • Directional tread design
  • Silica compound for cold temperatures
  • Deep grooves clear water and slush
  • Reinforced versions for higher loads

Kumho Wintercraft WP71 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 67%
Wet Grip
 
 61%
Road Feedback
 
 53%
Handling
 
 53%
Wear
 
 73%
Comfort
 
 51%
Snow Grip
 
 78%
Ice Grip
 
 75%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Kumho WinterCraft WP71 235/45R17 97V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 3 reviews of the Kumho WinterCraft WP71 235/45R17 97V XL
Overall rating
4.7/5
5 star
66%
4 star
33%
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Car make: BMW
Car model: 5 Series
By: Rhianna E.
Tyre review for Kumho WinterCraft WP71 235/45R17 97V XL
These tyres are very good for all seasons and show less wear than my typical summer sport tyres. They only give up a little grip when it's warm. The tread design is a bit funky and resembles that of rally tyres.
Car make: Volvo
Car model: C70
By: Enes Yeldon
Tyre review for Kumho WinterCraft WP71 235/45R17 97V XL
As I don't have experience with snow, it is somewhat difficult to evaluate in the wet. However I tend to think Falken tyres are best as they have an A rating and offer good grip and a smooth ride. The winter Kumho tyres are a bit bumpier, but I feel confident in my grip to the road.
Car make: Volvo
Car model: V60
By: Florence B.
Tyre review for Kumho WinterCraft WP71 235/45R17 97V XL
Good in wintry conditions.