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Comparison: Goodyear UltraGrip 9 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Goodyear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Goodyear UltraGrip 9 has C wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating. We also know where UltraGrip 9 is made - Slovenia.

Test Profile

Goodyear
UltraGrip 9
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
17
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
3.6
4.3
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
41
97

Dry

Dry
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
76%
Dry handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Wet

Wet
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%

Snow

Snow
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow handling
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow performance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
88%
Snow cornering
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Interior noise
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
70%
Comfort
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Mileage
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Price/value
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Ice

Ice
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
81%
Ice braking
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
85%
Ice lateral guidance
Goodyear UltraGrip 9
78%

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