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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Michelin Alpin 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin 5

R15 – R21
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 France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin 5
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
17
3
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
5.9
4.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
91
97

Wet

Wet
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet performance
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin 5
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin 5
89%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry handling
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
75%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
67%
Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Ice

Ice
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
78%

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