Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 65% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Eskimo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Eskimo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B wet grip rating, whereas 56% of Sava Eskimo HP2 has C rating. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.