In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho). Generally,
Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than
Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 has a better rating of 65% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and
WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.
