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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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.

#	Kumho WinterCraft WP52 /55%	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 /95%

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Segment

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Premium

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 265

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 192

Number of tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 24x

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 10x

Best position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 1.

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 2.

Worst position in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 25.

Average position in tests

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2.67

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 12.2

Year of the last test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 2025

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 2024

Best rating in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Test winner

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Recommended

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

82%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

66%

Wet braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 81%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 77%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 56%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 78%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 54%

Wet handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 88%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 85%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 65%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 B

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 B

Snow

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

81%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

72%

Snow traction

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 82%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 71%

Snow braking

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 82%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 72%

Snow handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 83%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 70%

Snow cornering

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 77%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 73%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

74%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

64%

Exterior noise

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 75%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 61%

Comfort

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 85%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 60%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 ?

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

74%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

61%

Rolling resistance

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 80%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 66%

Mileage

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 81%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 47%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 C

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 C

Offroad

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

84%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

74%

Dry

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3

79%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

74%

Dry braking

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 79%

2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 78%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 81%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 69%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Rating: Good	2	2	2
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2+	2+
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	3	2+	3
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Rating: Sufficient	2.3	2.6	3.6	2.6	3.9	1.8	1.5
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good	2.0	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.9	1.6	1.3
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