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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Nexen ROADIAN 581 (2026)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Nexen ROADIAN 581
NexenNexen

ROADIAN 581

R15 – R19
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nexen (47%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to when was the Nexen ROADIAN 581 first tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Nexen
ROADIAN 581
Number of tests
3
—
Best position
#4
—
Average position
4.3
—
Latest test
2025
—
Available sizes
162
5

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

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