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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

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+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the UltraGrip Performance+ 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 (83%) of the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
10
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.2
3.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
176

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
98%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
73%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
94%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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