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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

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 PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
3
7
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
2.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
97
118

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
81%

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