245/45 R18 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 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 69%, compared to 61% 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.
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 (245/45 R18)
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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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