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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
72%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
87%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
75%
Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
52%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
80%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
78%
Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
61%
Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
81%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
53%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
84%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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