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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (2026)

4 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 (90%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 94% compared to 65% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the WinterContact TS 870 P 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 (98%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 P is made in Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Number of tests
10
29
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.2
3.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
144
222

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
85%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
86%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
84%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
90%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
82%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
80%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83%
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
88%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
70%
Economy
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
81%
Continental
WinterContact TS 870 P
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
89%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View

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