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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

5.5
R13 – R21
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

5.6
R14 – R20
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
10
19
24
Best position
#2
#5
#1
Average position
12.2
10.7
2.7
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
207
102
302

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

Snow Performance

Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
73%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%

Economy

Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Tests used in comparison

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

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