Kumho WS71
EU tyre label for every size: 68 sizes of this winter tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Kumho WS71 is a winter tyre for passenger cars. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 68 sizes (129 registrations including load and speed variants), for 15″ to 22″ rims.
Wet grip is rated B–C depending on size, fuel efficiency C–E and external rolling noise 72–75 dB. Every size carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF), the mark for tyres tested in severe snow.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 235/65 R19 (Wet grip B · Fuel efficiency C · 72 dB), the weakest 195/70 R16 (Wet grip C · Fuel efficiency E · 72 dB).
On the EU market since January 2018; the earliest production week registered is 05/2021.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other winter and 3PMSF tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (68 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: wet grip.
What the label means on the road (225/65R17)
Example: the 225/65R17 size, compared with the 650 other winter and 3PMSF tyres registered in this size.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
≈41 m with wet grip class C, the most common class in this size.
Fuel efficiency
Class D vs the typical C: ≈0.18 L/100 km more, about 28 litres more over 15,000 km for a 1,500 kg car.
Rolling noise
72 dB against a median of 72 dB in this size.
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
All 68 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15″ rims | ||||||
| 205/70R15 | 96T | C89% | D66% | 72 dBB57% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/70R15 | 98T · 98T | C89% | D62% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 225/70R15 | 100T · 100T | C100% | D80% | 72 dBB73% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/70R15 | 108T · 108T | C97% | D70% | 72 dBB97% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 16″ rims | ||||||
| 195/70R16 | 94H | C38% | E13% | 72 dBB50% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/70R16 | 100T | C79% | D56% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 225/75R16 | 104T | C93% | D90% | 72 dBB85% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/60R16 | 100H · 100H | C87% | D43% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/70R16 | 106H · 106H | C91% | D67% | 72 dBB70% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 245/70R16 | 107H · 107H | C90% | D54% | 72 dBB71% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/65R16 | 109H · 109H | C95% | C100% | 72 dBB93% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/70R16 | 111H · 111H | C92% | C97% | 72 dBB92% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/70R16 | 112H · 112H | C90% | C96% | 72 dBB81% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 17″ rims | ||||||
| 215/60R17 | 96H | C76% | D48% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/65R17 | 99T · 99T | C62% | D35% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/65R17 | 99V · 99V | C62% | C92% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/65R17 | 104T XL · 104T XL | C62% | D35% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 225/60R17 | 99H · 99H | C78% | D46% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 225/65R17 | 106H XL | C79% | D46% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/55R17 | 99H | C72% | D45% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/60R17 | 102H · 102H | C85% | D42% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/65R17 | 108H XL · 108H XL | C80% | D43% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 245/55R17 | 106V XL · 106V XL | C50% | D29% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 245/65R17 | 111H XL | C80% | C94% | 72 dBB75% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/60R17 | 110H XL | C86% | C93% | 72 dBB91% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/65R17 | 114H XL | C80% | C85% | 72 dBB87% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/65 R17 | 116H XL | C85% | C92% | 72 dBB86% | 3PMSF | 20/2025 |
| 18″ rims | ||||||
| 215/50R18 | 92V · 92V | C65% | D47% | 72 dBB55% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/55R18 | 99H XL · 99H XL | C72% | D41% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 215/55 R18 | 99V XL · 99V XL | C72% | C96% | 72 dBB60% | 3PMSF | 03/2022 |
| 225/50R18 | 99V XL · 99V XL | C63% | C95% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 225/55R18 | 102H XL · 102H XL | C73% | D39% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 225/60R18 | 104H XL | C78% | D38% | 72 dBB62% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/55R18 | 100H · 100H | C74% | D39% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/60R18 | 107H XL · 107H XL | C75% | D37% | 72 dBB67% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/65R18 | 106H · 106H | C83% | D54% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 245/60R18 | 105H · 105H | C88% | D49% | 72 dBB69% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/55R18 | 109H XL · 109H XL | C77% | D38% | 72 dBB84% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/60R18 | 112H XL · 112H XL | C82% | D39% | 72 dBB87% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/60R18 | 114H XL · 114H XL | C80% | C89% | 72 dBB88% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 19″ rims | ||||||
| 225/55R19 | 99H · 99H | C70% | C92% | 72 dBB61% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/50R19 | 103V XL · 103V XL | C71% | D33% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/55R19 | 105V XL · 105V XL | C69% | D31% | 72 dBB65% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 235/65 R19 | 109V XL · 109V XL | B100% | C86% | 72 dBB100% | 3PMSF | 33/2024 |
| 255/50R19 | 107V XL · 107V XL | C73% | D33% | 72 dBB71% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/55R19 | 111V XL · 111V XL | C81% | C90% | 72 dBB79% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/50R19 | 110V XL · 110V XL | C73% | D26% | 72 dBB66% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/55 R19 | 113V XL · 113V XL | C81% | C87% | 73 dBB54% | 3PMSF | 03/2023 |
| 275/45R19 | 108V XL · 108V XL | C57% | D50% | 72 dBB80% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 285/45R19 | 111V XL · 111V XL | C75% | C96% | 75 dBB21% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 20″ rims | ||||||
| 235/45 R20 | 100W XL · 100W XL | C47% | D19% | 72 dBB50% | 3PMSF | 44/2022 |
| 235/50 R20 | 104V XL · 104V XL | C60% | C81% | 72 dBB55% | 3PMSF | 44/2022 |
| 235/55 R20 | 105V XL · 105V XL | B97% | C91% | 72 dBB63% | 3PMSF | 33/2024 |
| 255/45R20 | 105V XL · 105V XL | C73% | D32% | 72 dBB72% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/50R20 | 109V XL · 109V XL | C82% | D32% | 72 dBB75% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 255/55R20 | 110V XL · 110V XL | C80% | C90% | 72 dBB74% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/45R20 | 108V XL · 108V XL | C68% | C83% | 72 dBB64% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 265/50R20 | 111V XL · 111V XL | C83% | D38% | 72 dBB74% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 275/40 R20 | 106W XL · 106W XL | C74% | D32% | 72 dBB77% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 275/45 R20 | 110W XL · 110W XL | C73% | D29% | 72 dBB76% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 285/45 R20 | 112V XL · 112V XL | C64% | C77% | 75 dBB26% | 3PMSF | 44/2022 |
| 295/40R20 | 110V XL · 110V XL | C58% | C92% | 75 dBB36% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 315/35 R20 | 110W XL · 110W XL | C81% | D33% | 75 dBB30% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 21″ rims | ||||||
| 255/40 R21 | 102W XL · 102W XL | C57% | C88% | 73 dBB39% | 3PMSF | 03/2023 |
| 265/40R21 | 105V XL · 105V XL | C51% | C81% | 72 dBB82% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 275/40 R21 | 107W XL · 107W XL | B97% | D23% | 73 dBB48% | 3PMSF | 08/2025 |
| 275/45R21 | 110V XL · 110V XL | C72% | D29% | 72 dBB72% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 285/45 R21 | 113W XL · 113W XL | B93% | C78% | 74 dBB47% | 3PMSF | 33/2024 |
| 295/35R21 | 107V XL · 107V XL | C72% | C96% | 75 dBB27% | 3PMSF | 05/2021 |
| 22″ rims | ||||||
| 265/40 R22 | 106V XL · 106V XL | C73% | C83% | 73 dBB48% | 3PMSF | 03/2023 |
| 275/40 R22 | 108V XL | B94% | C91% | 73 dBB48% | 3PMSF | 20/2025 |
Same label values, different brand
These tyres have exactly the same label values as the Kumho WS71 in most of the sizes they share, and both are registered in EPREL by the same manufacturer. Identical labels do not prove two tyres are the same: classes are broad. But consistent matches across many sizes point to a shared production family.
- Marshal WS71identical label in 40 of 40 shared size and load/speed variants
Best-labelled winter and 3PMSF tyres in 225/65R17
Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.
All tyres in 225/65 R17, ranked by label →
- Davanti Terratoura A/TA C 70 dB
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005A C 71 dB
- Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3A B 72 dB
- Linglong Sport Master WinterA C 72 dB
- Crosswind Grip Peak WinterA C 72 dB
- Evergreen Dynacontrol EA721A C 72 dB
Questions
Is the Kumho WS71 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 72 dB to 75 dB (median 72 dB). In 25% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Kumho WS71 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is B–C. In 56% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Kumho WS71 suitable for snow?
129 of 129 registrations carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means the tyre passed the EU severe-snow test. Check the exact size in the table.
When was the Kumho WS71 launched?
It has been on the EU market since January 2018. The earliest production week in its registrations is 05/2021; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 129 registrations, data as of 23 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 65 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.