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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Kenda (7%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 7% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
6
3
Best position
#8
#4
Average position
33.2
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
342
97

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
55%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
44%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
51%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
49%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
53%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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