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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

5.5
R13 – R21
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
13
21
Best position
#2
#9
#1
Average position
12.2
15.2
1.7
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
76
133

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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