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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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 WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the WinterContact TS 870 P were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
71%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (88.4%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
77%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
87%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
69%
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 7 (91.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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