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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

5.5
R13 – R21
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-005

8.2
R14 – R22
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
49
21
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
12.2
3.2
1.7
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
213
135

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
67%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View

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