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.
