Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

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WinterCraft WP52

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Test Profile

WinterCraft WP52

Polaris 5

WinterCraft WP52+

Speed-Grip 5

Number of tests

10

13

3

12

Best position

#2

#9

#4

#3

Average position

12.2

15.2

4.3

9.3

Latest test

2024

2025

Available sizes

207

76

97

93

Wet

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

70%

Barum Polaris 5

62%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

79%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Wet braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

78%

Barum Polaris 5

63%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

84%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

58%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

64%

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Aquaplaning - cross

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

56%

Barum Polaris 5

64%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

66%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

Wet handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

77%

Barum Polaris 5

56%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

86%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Wet circle cornering

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

61%

Barum Polaris 5

66%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

81%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

63%

Snow

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

72%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

81%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Snow traction

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

71%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

60%

Snow braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

73%

Barum Polaris 5

78%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

80%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

66%

Snow handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

74%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

86%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

72%

Snow cornering

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

70%

Barum Polaris 5

72%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

78%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

73%

Comfort

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

62%

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Exterior noise

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

60%

Barum Polaris 5

74%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

Comfort

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

66%

Barum Polaris 5

61%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

68%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

78%

Costs

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

70%

Barum Polaris 5

80%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

71%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

71%

Rolling resistance

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

65%

Barum Polaris 5

82%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

83%

Mileage

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

72%

Barum Polaris 5

72%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

45%

Price/value

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

83%

Barum Polaris 5

86%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

84%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

79%

Offroad

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

74%

Dry

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

73%

Barum Polaris 5

71%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

78%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Dry braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

83%

Barum Polaris 5

69%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

84%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

49%

Dry handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

62%

Barum Polaris 5

78%

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

76%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

WinterCraft WP52

Polaris 5

WinterCraft WP52+

Speed-Grip 5

Test Profile

Wet

Snow

Comfort

Costs

Offroad

Dry

Dimensions and prices

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