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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52

WinterCraft WP52

55%
R13 - R21
81 Sizes
10 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #25
Avg: 12.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Satisfactory
Worst rating: Sufficient
lowcost
Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
lowcost
Fulda Kristall Control HP2

Kristall Control HP2

64%
R15 - R19
36 Sizes
25 Tests
Best: #2
Worst: #23
Avg: 12.4
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: Satisfactory

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Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
59%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
92%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
46%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
51%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Barum Polaris 5
50%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
88%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (85.8%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
86%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
68%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
60%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
75%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (92.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
81%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Barum Polaris 5
88%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
79%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
87%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
82%
Best: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (91.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
57%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
50%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
66%
Fulda
Kristall Control HP2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Barum Polaris 5
96%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
67%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (94.0%)

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