Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (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+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings.