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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2

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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 91% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Number of tests
3
24
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
97
151

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%

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