Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Uniroyal winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 81% of the Uniroyal WinterExpert. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Uniroyal WinterExpert first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the WinterExpert were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Uniroyal WinterExpert has C rating.