Name: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 245/45 R18
Brand: Kumho
Rating: 55 (10 reviews)

245/45 R18 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 R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/45 R18 is 90mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 110.25mm sidewall height. In 245/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Kumho WinterCraft WP52 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 245/45 R18, WinterCraft WP52 usually competes against KRISALP HP3, which is a tyre from Kleber with a rating of 77%, compared to 55% of the Kumho in question. Latest test in 245/45 R18 was held by AUTOBILD in 2024, where WinterCraft WP52 received rating "Good" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a CUPRA Formentor.

245/45 R18 100 V

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is made in 192 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 255/40 R21.

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Kleber better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Exterior noise
• Snow traction

Kleber worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Wet braking

£152

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Barum better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Barum worse at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

£149

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Uniroyal better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - cross

Uniroyal worse at:

• Dry braking
• Interior noise
• Dry handling

£128

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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.05/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow traction

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Wet braking

£155

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Matador better at:

• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

Matador worse at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

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WinterCraft WP52+

R13 - R21

4.35/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Kumho better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Exterior noise

£230

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Semperit better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Exterior noise

Semperit worse at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

£122

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

Bridgestone worse at:

• Dry braking
• Interior noise

£265

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BluEarth winter V905

R13 - R23

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Yokohama better at:

• Comfort
• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Yokohama worse at:

• Snow handling
• Snow traction
• Wet braking

£237

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EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

Falken better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Exterior noise

Falken worse at:

• Dry braking
• Snow traction
• Interior noise

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Kumho WinterCraft WP52:

GoodYear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - cross

GoodYear worse at:

• Interior noise
• Dry braking

£155

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/45 R18)

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
good
Ranked #7 of 12

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 secured the 7th position out of 12 competitors, receiving a final rating of 'Good'. The testers praised its convincing performance on snowy tracks, offering secure handling with short braking distances on both wet and dry roads, along with a low pass-by noise. However, the tyre was noted to have average aquaplaning resistance. Overall, while it demonstrated some impressive qualities in winter conditions, there remains room for improvement in its water displacement capabilities.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52	2	2	2
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245/45 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	78% 79.4% 70.4% 78.2%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2022	Upper-middle	£137 100 V
2.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%	Autobild 2020	Autozeitung 2025	Premium	£222 100 V + 1
3.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2020	Sportscars 2016	Premium	£201 96 V + 3
4.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2022	Premium	£265 100 V
5.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autobild 2020		Premium	£192 100 H + 2
6.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	Autobild 2020	Sportscars 2016	Premium	£186 96 V + 3
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Sportscars 2018	Sportscars 2016	Premium
8.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£152 100 V
9.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%		Sportscars 2016	Premium	£256 100 V + 3
10.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£155 100 V
11.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%			Upper-middle
12.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£183 96 V + 4
13.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%		Sportscars 2016	Upper-middle
14.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Sportscars 2018		Premium
15.	Firestone Winterhawk 4			AutoMotorSport 2022	Upper-middle	£106 100 V
16.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	Autozeitung 2025	Lowcost	£114 0 V
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%			Lowcost	£122 100 V
18.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost
19.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£121 100 V + 2
20.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2022	Upper-middle	£189 100 V + 3
21.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%			Upper-middle
22.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%			Upper-middle	£135 100 V + 1
23.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£141 100 V + 1
24.	Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5	73.6% 87.3%			Lowcost
25.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£108 100 V
26.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
27.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost
28.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
29.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%			Upper-middle	£138 100 V
30.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£110 100 V + 1
31.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%		AutoMotorSport 2022	Upper-middle	£128 100 V
32.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2020		Lowcost	£149 100 V
33.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449				Upper-middle
34.	Nokian WR A4		Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
35.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle	£237 100 H + 1
36.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2020		Upper-middle
37.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
38.	Fortune Fsr901		Autobild 2020		Lowcost
39.	Kormoran SNOW				Lowcost
40.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%			Lowcost
41.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2020		Lowcost
42.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2				Lowcost
43.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		Autobild 2020		Lowcost

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KRISALP HP3

Polaris 5

WinterExpert

G-FORCE WINTER 2

MP93 Nordicca

WinterCraft WP52+

Speed-Grip 5

Blizzak LM-005

BluEarth winter V905

EuroWinter HS01

UltraGrip Performance 3

245/45 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

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