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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

1 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 Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
10
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.2
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
80

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
69%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
86%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
76%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
50%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
42%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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