Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 80% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.