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.