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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Dunlop Winter
94%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Dunlop Winter
92%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Dunlop Winter
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Dunlop Winter
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Dunlop Winter
92%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Dunlop Winter
90%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Dunlop Winter
92%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Dunlop Winter
98%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Price
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Dunlop Winter
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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