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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Falken e.Ziex

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
10
3
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
12.2
3.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
34

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Falken e.Ziex
77%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Falken e.Ziex
78%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Falken e.Ziex
81%

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