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

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Kumho

WinterCraft WP52

VS

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

7.8

R14 – R21

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

WinterCraft WP52

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

Number of tests

10

13

12

Best position

#2

#9

#3

Average position

12.2

15.2

9.3

Latest test

2024

2025

Available sizes

207

76

93

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

67%

Kumho

WinterCraft WP52

59%

Barum

Polaris 5

77%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Wet Braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

92%

Barum Polaris 5

61%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

Wet Handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

84%

Barum Polaris 5

61%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

Wet Circle Cornering

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

75%

Barum Polaris 5

59%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

84%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

42%

Barum Polaris 5

50%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

81%

Aquaplaning Cross

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

42%

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

81%

Dry Performance

86%

Kumho

WinterCraft WP52

77%

Barum

Polaris 5

81%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Dry Braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

87%

Barum Polaris 5

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

78%

Dry Handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

84%

Barum Polaris 5

84%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

84%

Snow Performance

71%

Kumho

WinterCraft WP52

78%

Barum

Polaris 5

78%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Snow Braking

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

71%

Barum Polaris 5

71%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

90%

Snow Traction

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

71%

Barum Polaris 5

88%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

71%

Snow Handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

69%

Barum Polaris 5

78%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

78%

Snow Circle Cornering

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

73%

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

73%

Comfort & Noise

57%

Kumho

WinterCraft WP52

66%

Barum

Polaris 5

66%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Noise Exterior

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

57%

Barum Polaris 5

66%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

66%

Economy

50%

Kumho

WinterCraft WP52

78%

Barum

Polaris 5

90%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Rolling Resistance

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

57%

Barum Polaris 5

96%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

88%

Mileage

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

42%

Barum Polaris 5

59%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

92%

Tests used in comparison

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

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

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Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

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