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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

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
Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
84%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
50%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
98%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Offroad
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
81%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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