18 Shops · 56,847+ Products

Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

2 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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 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 (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
10
21
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
12.2
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
207
133

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

View general comparison

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison