Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 78% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobild
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Winter
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2025 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Performance comparison
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
