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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
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WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
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Ecsta PS71

8.3
R16 – R22
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Kumho, which is a brand from South Korea. In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 83% of the Kumho Ecsta PS71. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Kumho Ecsta PS71 has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
3
15
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
4.3
9.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
97
225

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

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