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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 Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
31
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
4.4
4.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
75
97

Snow

Snow
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow acceleration
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%

Dry

Dry
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Dry lane changing
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Dry steering response
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%

Wet

Wet
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%

Costs

Costs
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Price/value
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Ice

Ice
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Ice braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%

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