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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Best: Austone SP901 (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
66%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (96.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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