Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodride Z507 and Kumho Winter Craft WP51 appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodride Z507 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Kumho Winter Craft WP51 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodride Z507 and Kumho Winter Craft WP51 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Goodride Z507's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodride Z507 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #14 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 21.8 | 9.4 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 87.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodride Z507
Kumho Winter Craft WP51
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodride Z507 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 12.2 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 8.3 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 9.2 11 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
💧 Wet: Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 12.2, compared to 14.0 for the Goodride Z507.
☀️ Dry: Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Goodride Z507.
❄️ Snow: Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 27.0 for the Goodride Z507.
🧊 Ice: Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Goodride Z507.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodride Z507.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodride Z507 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Goodride Z507.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodride Z507 or Kumho Winter Craft WP51?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP51 ranks higher on average than the Goodride Z507.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride Z507 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Winter Craft WP51 ranks better than the Goodride Z507.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodride Z507 appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP51 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
