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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. 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 UltraContact NXT has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
3
2
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
97
23

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

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