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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% 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 Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the ALPIN 6 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 (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
53%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
46%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.6%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
68%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (91.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
59%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Michelin ALPIN 6
69%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (96.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (90.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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