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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Dunlop Winter (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter has a better rating of 96% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 74% of Dunlop Winter has C rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dunlop
Winter
Number of tests
3
2
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
1.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
162
66

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dunlop Winter
72%
Dunlop
Winter
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dunlop Winter
84%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dunlop Winter
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Dunlop Winter
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dunlop Winter
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dunlop
Winter
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
64%
Dunlop Winter
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dunlop Winter
90%
Dunlop
Winter
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Dunlop Winter
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dunlop Winter
87%
Dunlop
Winter
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dunlop Winter
84%
Dunlop
Winter
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Dunlop Winter
81%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Dunlop Winter
87%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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