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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (54%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 245/45 R18 View
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Best: Austone SP901 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
55%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (96.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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