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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 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 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 7
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
6
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.7
12.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
62
207

Wet

Wet
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%

Snow

Snow
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%

Dry

Dry
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%

Costs

Costs
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%

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