Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Name: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
Brand: Kenda
Availability: InStock
Rating: 16 (6 reviews)

Winter

Price from: £59 112 Sizes

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Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Winter

Lowcost

1.6 /10 Not recommended

What we know so far

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 placed #32 out of 51 in Autobild 2025 (225/40 R18). Our database lists 112 sizes, from R13 to R20.

6 Tests Price from: £59 112 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

This tyre

Wintergen 2 KR501

1.6

Budget

Speed-Grip 5

8.0

Better at: Snow handling, Mileage

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Budget

Gitiwinter W2

6.5

Better at: Mileage, Snow braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking

Budget

WinTech

6.4

Better at: Mileage, Snow braking

Budget

Polaris 5

7.2

Better at: Mileage, Snow handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Budget

Kristall Control HP2

6.6

Better at: Mileage, Snow braking

Worse at: Wet handling, Dry braking

Budget

Premitra Snow WP6

3.6

Better at: Mileage, Snow handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Budget

Wintoura

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling

Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross

Premium

WinterContact TS 870 P

9.4

Better at: Mileage, Comfort

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking

Premium

Wintrac Pro

6.3

Better at: Mileage, Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross

Upper-middle

Winterhawk 4

6.3

Better at: Mileage, Comfort

Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.2

Better at: Mileage, Snow braking

Worse at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross

Premium

Winter Sport 5

8.4

Better at: Mileage, Snow handling

Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross

Upper-middle

W462 Winter i*cept RS3

8.2

Better at: Mileage, Snow handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

Cinturato Winter 2

7.2

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling

Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Upper-middle

BluEarth-Winter V906

5.6

Better at: Snow handling, Mileage

Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance on winter roads, providing strong safety and control in snowy or icy conditions.

Very high predicted tread life, making the tire highly durable over long usage.

Low tread wear, contributing to longer-lasting performance.

Weaknesses

Poor handling and grip on dry roads, which may reduce driving confidence in non-winter conditions.

Weak performance and handling on wet roads, increasing the risk during rainy weather.

Significantly higher weight compared to other tires, which can impact vehicle dynamics.

Increased fuel consumption due to the tire's higher rolling resistance.

Residual manufacturing substances may be present on new tires.

Reviews

7.7

3 Reviews

Customers like

Good overall quality3×

History

2019

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was launched

2019

1× Tested

Autobild215/60 R17#8Not recommended

2022

1× Tested

Autobild215/55 R17#51

2023

1× Tested

Autobild225/45 R18#47

2024

2× Tested

ADAC215/55 R17#15Poor

AUTOBILD205/55 R16#46

2025

1× Tested

Autobild225/40 R18#32

Price vs Quality

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Tests (6)

6 Tests

ADAC2024

15thPoor

VW T-Roc

1.Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3Good

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14.Triangle Winter X TW401Sufficient

15.Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Autobild2019

8thNot recommended

Mercedes-Benz GLA

1.Apollo Aspire XP WinterExemplary

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7.Falken EuroWinter HS01 SUVSatisfactory

8.Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

9.Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV

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Sizes (112)

Width:

135/80 R13

1 Variants

70N

145/80 R13

2 Variants

7578N

155/65 R13

3 Variants

73HT

155/70 R13

4 Variants

7574TN

155/80 R13From £59

5 Variants

799184TN

Best£59

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165/70 R13

3 Variants

79TN

175/70 R13

4 Variants

8286TQN

185/70 R13

2 Variants

10693N

195/50 R13

4 Variants

104N

Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations

●Not recommended2× (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.