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Kumho WinterCraft WP52

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

Winter
Upper-middle
5.5 /10 Not recommended

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.

10 Tests Price from: £46 207 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and safe handling on winter roads, including snow and ice.

Very high predicted mileage and low wear, indicating strong durability.

Short braking distances and reliable handling on both wet and dry roads.

Low fuel consumption, offering good economic efficiency.

Sporty, dynamic handling and balanced driving characteristics in all weather conditions.

Weaknesses

Reduced grip and limited safety margins in wet conditions, especially concerning aquaplaning resistance.

Handling performance in extreme (limit) situations on dry roads is somewhat weak.

Slightly higher tire weight compared to competitors.

Ride comfort could be improved.

History

WinterCraft WP512015–20216.3WinterCraft WP522022–20245.5
2022

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was launched and replaced Kumho WinterCraft WP51.

2022
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#17Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#19
2023
4× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#7Good
ADAC225/45 R17#9Satisfactory
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#9
Autobild225/45 R18#25
2024
4× Tested
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#2
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#7Good
ADAC215/55 R17#12Sufficient
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#15Satisfactory

Tests (10)

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10 Tests 6× Recommended
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#12 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
12thSufficient
VW T-Roc
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#15 Of 20 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
15thSatisfactory
VW Golf
ADAC Winter
225/45 R17
#9 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2023
9thSatisfactory
VW Golf
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#17 Of 19 Tyres
Autobild2022
17thSatisfactory
VW Passat
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Sizes (84)

0/0 R0From £86

1 Variants

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Ratings

Tested 6× By professional organizations

●Good5× (83%)
●Sufficient1× (17%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 7.8xxx/xx R18 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 7.5225/xx Rxx 8.5245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kumho WinterCraft WP52 made?
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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