Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appear in 14 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 WS71 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 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 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 WS71 and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 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 Kumho WinterCraft WS71's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 13 |
| Best rank | #20 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 25.2 | 11.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho WinterCraft WS71
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 21.0 | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 30.0 | Avg rank 10.6 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 19.0 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
💧 Wet: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to 21.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
☀️ Dry: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
❄️ Snow: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 30.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
🧊 Ice: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 19.0, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
📏 Mileage: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho WinterCraft WS71 vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho WinterCraft WS71 or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ranks higher on average than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ranks better than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho WinterCraft WS71.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho WinterCraft WS71 appears in 1 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in 13.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
