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Comparison: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Budget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master Winter

4.8
R18
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Linglong (48%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 48% of the Linglong Sport Master Winter. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Sport Master Winter and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Linglong
Sport Master Winter
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
6
3
Best position
#5
#4
Average position
11.2
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
1
97

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Wet Braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Linglong Sport Master Winter
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Linglong Sport Master Winter
58%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Linglong Sport Master Winter
54%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Dry Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dry Braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry Handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Snow Performance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Snow Braking
Linglong Sport Master Winter
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow Traction
Linglong Sport Master Winter
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow Handling
Linglong Sport Master Winter
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Linglong Sport Master Winter
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Comfort & Noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
70%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Noise Exterior
Linglong Sport Master Winter
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Ride Comfort
Linglong Sport Master Winter
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Economy
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Rolling Resistance
Linglong Sport Master Winter
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Mileage
Linglong Sport Master Winter
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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