In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Nokian Powerproof 2 has a better rating of 76% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.