Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
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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%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 83% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 7 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 7
| Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R0 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry performance
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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