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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Vredestein (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 55% compared to 54% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.

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 245/45 R18 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
64%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Wet Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Wet Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
58%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
68%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
76%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Dry Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (88.0%)
Dry Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Snow Braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74%
Snow Traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
68%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Snow Handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
81%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (92.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
Best: Austone SP901 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Noise Exterior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%
Noise Interior
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67%
Ride Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Rolling Resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
46%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (96.0%)
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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