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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 (63%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 78% 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 Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% 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.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (3)

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
73%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
59%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
66%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
52%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
84%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.6%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
80%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
70%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (91.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
72%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
62%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
67%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
87%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
82%
Semperit
Speed-Grip 5
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
57%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
88%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (96.0%)
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
75%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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