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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than CST (53%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#10
#4
Average position
21.5
4.3
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
264
99

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

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