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 Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 93% 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 Sport 4 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.