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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 has a better rating of 91% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2024 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Blizzak 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Blizzak 6 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Number of tests
10
14
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.2
3.6
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
188

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
83%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
88%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
79%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
82%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
65%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
59%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
59%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
71%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
77%
Bridgestone
Blizzak 6
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
78%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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