Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

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 Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.