Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Imperial ICE PlusS210 and Kumho WinterCraft Ice appear in 3 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 Imperial ICE PlusS210 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
How the Kumho WinterCraft Ice performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial ICE PlusS210 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Kumho WinterCraft Ice if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Imperial ICE PlusS210 | Kumho WinterCraft Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.4 | 90.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Imperial ICE PlusS210
Kumho WinterCraft Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Imperial ICE PlusS210 | Kumho WinterCraft Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 8.8 2 | Kumho WinterCraft Ice |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 13.0 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 9.4 | Kumho WinterCraft Ice |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Kumho WinterCraft Ice |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 12.5 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | No data | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
💧 Wet: Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice
The Kumho WinterCraft Ice wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 9.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
☀️ Dry: Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice
The Imperial ICE PlusS210 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 13.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.
❄️ Snow: Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice
The Kumho WinterCraft Ice wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 12.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🧊 Ice: Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice
The Kumho WinterCraft Ice wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice
The Imperial ICE PlusS210 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 12.5 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.
🔋 Efficiency: Imperial ICE PlusS210 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice
The Imperial ICE PlusS210 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Imperial ICE PlusS210 or Kumho WinterCraft Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho WinterCraft Ice ranks higher on average than the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Imperial ICE PlusS210 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho WinterCraft Ice across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Imperial ICE PlusS210 ranks better than the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Imperial ICE PlusS210 appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho WinterCraft Ice in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
