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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo 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 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and ION Evo is made in Hungary.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
10
1
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.2
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
64

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Hankook ION Evo
78%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

Offroad

Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

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