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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the ALPIN 7 were 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 7 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
97
62

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Dry performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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