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 Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and
Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.
