Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

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    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 and Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo appear in 2 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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 Wi51 and Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo 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 prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricKumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used11
    Best rank#2#5
    Avg rank7.531.3
    Latest test20212019
    Tire Lab Score85.1

    Tire Lab Score

    85.1
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51Sailun Iceblazer Alpine EvoWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 40.0
    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    No data
    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 7.0
    1
    No data
    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    No data
    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.0
    No data
    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51

    💧 Wet: Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo

    The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 40.0 for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo

    The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo

    The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo

    The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 vs Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo

    The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 or Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 ranks higher on average than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 ranks better than the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi51 appears in 1 independent tests, Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo in 1.

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