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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
3
31
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
97
76

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%

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