Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (61%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 76% compared to 61% 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 Speed-Grip 5 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 70% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

#	Kumho WinterCraft WP52 /61%	Semperit Speed-Grip 5 /76%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52

/61%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

/76%

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Dimensions

R13 - R21

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Segment

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Upper-middle

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 127

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 92

Number of tests

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 10x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 9x

Best position in test

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 2.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 3.

Worst position in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 19.

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 25.

Average position in tests

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 8

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 12.2

Year of the last test

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 2024

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 2024

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Exemplary

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Good

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

73%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

62%

Wet braking

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 74%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 66%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 82%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 58%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 84%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 53%

Wet handling

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 69%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 65%

Wet circle cornering

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 66%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 59%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Snow

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

75%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

68%

Snow traction

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 70%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 66%

Snow braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 80%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 67%

Snow handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 72%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 71%

Snow cornering

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 78%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 69%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

70%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

59%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 62%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 57%

Comfort

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 64%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 58%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ?

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

81%

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

71%

Rolling resistance

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 88%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 57%

Mileage

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 75%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 72%

Price/value

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 83%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 81%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 C

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 C

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

74%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

0%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52

79%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 5

69%

Dry braking

1. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 87%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 67%

Dry handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 72%

2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 70%

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Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	3	2+	3
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	1	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Rating: Sufficient	2.3	2.6	3.6	2.6	3.9	1.8	1.5
Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory	2.4	2.4	2.9	2.3	2.7	2.3	1.9
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