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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

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, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 55% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the Premitra Snow WP6 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
20
10
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
15.8
12.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
57
207

Snow

Snow
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow traction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Snow braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Snow handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
55%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
58%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
80%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
54%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
50%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
58%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
46%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
48%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

Offroad

Offroad
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

Ice

Ice
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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