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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

3 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 USA (Firestone). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Firestone Winterhawk 4 has a better rating of 56% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Winterhawk 4 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 Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
10
19
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
12.2
10.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
102

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
86%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%

Snow Performance

Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%

Economy

Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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