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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
3
26
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
2.2
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
97
66

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%

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