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Kumho WinterCraft WP52

225/55 R16 Kumho WinterCraft WP52 variants


Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is a winter tyre made in total of 127 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R16 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 30mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Kumho WinterCraft WP52 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/55 R16, WinterCraft WP52 usually competes against KRISALP HP3, which is a tyre from Kleber with a rating of 69%, compared to 61% of the Kumho in question.

225/55 R16 99 V

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is made in 127 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 (225/55 R16)
ADAC
ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 16
The Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 placed 9th among 16 competitors and was awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. The tyre demonstrated good performance on winter roads, with notably the highest projected mileage in its test group, minimal wear, and low fuel consumption. However, it showed weaknesses in driving comfort and handling at the limit on dry roads, along with slight weaknesses on wet pavements, and was noted for its very high weight. While it offered decent longitudinal aquaplaning resistance and braking distances on wet surfaces, handling in these conditions was only satisfactory. The tyre excelled in winter conditions, particularly in snow and ice braking and handling, showing good controllability and reserves in critical situations. Despite its strengths, the environmental aspect was downgraded due to it not reaching a good rating for efficiency, partly because of its significant weight, which still achieved a satisfactory assessment. The tyre's fuel consumption was on a good level but insufficient to fully compensate for the negative impact of its weight on its overall environmental rating.
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,82,0
Kumho WinterCraft WP522,82,7
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Tyre Reviews
Name
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
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Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test31,429,2
Kumho WinterCraft WP5236,931,4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #7 of 11
Securing the 7th place among 11 contenders, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 showcased commendable performance in a recent evaluation. It was praised for its excellent winter attributes, assured handling on dry surfaces, and notably short braking distances on both wet and dry roads. The tire also stood out for its affordability, providing good value for money. However, it wasn't without its drawbacks. Critics pointed out the tire's limited resistance to aquaplaning and only moderate lateral grip on wet surfaces, marking areas where improvements could enhance its competence. Despite these criticisms, the tire earned a final rating of 'Good', solidifying its stance as a reliable winter tire choice for consumers seeking a blend of safety, performance, and economic value.
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52
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225/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83.2%
77.8%
82.7%
80.3%
Premium
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.6%
92.6%
80.2%
85.4%
Premium £125
95 H + 4
3. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
92.2%
79.6%
84.4%
82.6%
Premium £161
99 H
4. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81.7%
90.7%
81.6%
74.3%
Premium £106
95 H + 5
5. Kleber KRISALP HP3
77.3%
88.7%
74.5%
80.5%
Upper-middle £152
95 H + 1
6. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82.9%
92.2%
82.8%
75.3%
Premium
7. Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7
83.2%
83.9%
85.5%
82.5%
Premium
8. Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6
81.2%
72.1%
85.8%
66.6%
Premium
9. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84.9%
84.6%
80.4%
75.4%
Upper-middle £135
99 H
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72.5%
94.8%
73.9%
81.1%
Upper-middle
11. Nokian WR D4
73.4%
93.7%
81.9%
72.5%
Upper-middle
12. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium
13. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001
80.6%
77.4%
83.7%
Premium
14. Firestone Winterhawk 4
Upper-middle £132
99 H
15. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75.8%
90.5%
85.7%
67.4%
Upper-middle £102
95 H + 4
16. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78.4%
70.3%
78.3%
71.2%
Lowcost £107
0 H
17. Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78.1%
77.2%
71.3%
79.7%
Lowcost £118
95 H + 1
18. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
85.9%
74%
72.3%
Lowcost £111
95 H
19. Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02
78.2%
74.2%
74.2%
77.1%
Upper-middle £140
95 H + 2
20. Toyo Observe S944
67.9%
66.9%
85.1%
79.9%
Upper-middle £129
0 V
21. Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2
68.7%
80.6%
82.5%
85.9%
Upper-middle
22. Toyo Snowprox S954
78.8%
70.6%
92.2%
82.7%
Upper-middle £114
95 H + 1
23. Kumho WinterCraft WP71
81.9%
76.7%
78%
Upper-middle £126
95 H + 3
24. Sava Eskimo HP2
65.3%
79.5%
72.3%
73.5%
Lowcost £129
95 H
25. Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert
79.2%
83.3%
75.4%
74.1%
Upper-middle
26. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72.3%
70.3%
70.6%
Lowcost
27. Debica Frigo HP2
70%
86.5%
74.1%
71.9%
Lowcost £99
95 H
28. Nokian WR D3
Upper-middle
29. Nexen WinGuard Sport
Lowcost
30. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Premium £111
95 H + 1
31. Uniroyal WinterExpert
65.6%
75.1%
72.4%
74.7%
Upper-middle £137
99 H
32. Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6
63.8%
78.1%
72%
74.8%
Lowcost
33. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
81.6%
70.5%
85.4%
Upper-middle £117
95 H + 2
34. Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4
66.5%
83.4%
77.3%
71.3%
Upper-middle
35. Matador MP93 Nordicca
Lowcost
36. Fortune Fsr901
Lowcost
37. Kormoran SNOW
Lowcost
38. Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca
72.1%
80.3%
76.9%
Lowcost
39. Imperial SnowDragon 3
Lowcost
40. Duraturn Mozzo Winter
Lowcost