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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 55% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Premitra Snow WP6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Number of tests
10
20
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
12.2
15.8
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
61

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
84%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%

Snow Performance

Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
83%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%

Economy

Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
63%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
98%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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