Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
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%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.
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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 2 tests
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Michelin ALPIN 6
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
