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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

6.5
R13 – R20
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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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 Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
13
3
Best position
#4
#4
Average position
8.8
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
530
97

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
50%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

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