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215/45 R16 Kumho WinterCraft WP52 variants
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is a winter tyre made in total of 192 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/45 R16 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 96.75mm sidewall height. In 215/45 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Kumho WinterCraft WP52 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is made in 192 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 255/40 R21.
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/45 R16)
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Kumho WinterCraft WP52 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #17 of 19
Finishing 17th out of 19 competitors, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 received a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. The tyre stood out for its dynamic dry handling, high mileage, and good economic value. These strengths were complemented by its exceptional performance in disciplines such as dry braking and dry handling, where it demonstrated leading capabilities. Additionally, its balance of performance and cost earned it high marks for price/value. However, its performance was not without drawbacks. It was critiqued for having limited grip levels on wet surfaces, displaying significant understeering characteristics during wet handling, and offering low aquaplaning reserves. Despite these challenges, its positives in dry conditions and overall value proposition held considerable merit.
satisfactory
Ranked #17 of 19
Finishing 17th out of 19 competitors, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 received a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. The tyre stood out for its dynamic dry handling, high mileage, and good economic value. These strengths were complemented by its exceptional performance in disciplines such as dry braking and dry handling, where it demonstrated leading capabilities. Additionally, its balance of performance and cost earned it high marks for price/value. However, its performance was not without drawbacks. It was critiqued for having limited grip levels on wet surfaces, displaying significant understeering characteristics during wet handling, and offering low aquaplaning reserves. Despite these challenges, its positives in dry conditions and overall value proposition held considerable merit.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Kumho WinterCraft WP52 | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 2 | |||
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
Ranked #19 of 56
Ranked #19 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Kumho WinterCraft WP52 | 35,9 | 27,3 |
