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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

2 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 Japan (Falken). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Falken (58%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho WinterCraft WP52 and Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro, the rating is the same - 55%. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the EuroWinter HS02 Pro 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 (100%) of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Number of tests
10
13
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
12.2
11.9
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
82

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
82%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
81%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
83%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
77%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
50%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
80%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View

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