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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

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 Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 83% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. 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 Scorpion Winter 2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#4
#3
Average position
4.3
4.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
97
77

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
92%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
68%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
80%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
77%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
82%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
88%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
64%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
76%

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