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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
3
4
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
97

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%

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