Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% 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 GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (57%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings.