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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

5.5
R13 – R21
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Continental WinterContact TS 870Premium
ContinentalContinental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
R14 – R18
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum
Polaris 5
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
10
13
17
Best position
#2
#9
#1
Average position
12.2
15.2
1.7
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
76
80

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Barum
Polaris 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
92%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
69%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Barum Polaris 5
50%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
86%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Barum
Polaris 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
50%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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