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Winter tires
2025

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

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Strengths

Excellent performance on snow and wet roads, providing strong grip and safety in challenging conditions.

Outstanding value for the price, making it an economical choice for buyers.

Approved for high speeds up to 270 km/h, suitable for fast driving.

Weaknesses

No weaknesses available

Performance Analysis: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%
Dry braking
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Snow handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
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Contact Area Improvement

Contact area was increased by 27% compared to the previous model.

Rolling Resistance & Mileage for EVs

Compared to previous models, rolling resistance was reduced by 5%, while potential EV mileage increased by up to 10%.

Load Capacity Comparison

The HL (High Load) version of WP52+ can handle 300 kg more, representing significant improvement over standard tires.

Timeline

2025

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was launched

2025

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was tested 3x (Autobild,...)

Sizes

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ is made in 97 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 275/35 R21.
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was featured:
All tests
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #5 of 12
5th out of 12 — final rating: 'Good'. Testers praised it as a bargain with the shortest dry braking distances; it was also absolutely best in dry braking and in wet circle cornering, delivering strong, balanced performance overall and without any last-place finishes.
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test221
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+2 2 2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild
Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #4 of 20
4th out of 20 competitors — final rating: Good. The tyre proved a strong value-for-money option with a standout performance on snow and confident grip on wet pavement, and it carries a 270 km/h speed approval; testers only found it slightly slower in dry handling. It was absolutely best in snow handling and did not place last in any measured property.
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+1–1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+2+ 2+ 1– 2
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Autobild
Name WetSnow
Best values in test32.627.1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+33.528.3
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

85% (2x)
Good
2x

Ratings x Wheel size

R17R18
85% (1x)85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx
85% (1x)85% (1x)

FAQ

  1. Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

    Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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