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Comparison: Michelin Energy Saver + vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Michelin Energy Saver +Premium
MichelinMichelin

Energy Saver +

R13
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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (59%). The first tyre test of Michelin Energy Saver + was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Energy Saver +
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
4
3
Best position
#5
#4
Average position
10.3
4.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
—
97

Wet

Wet
Michelin Energy Saver +
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Energy Saver +
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Energy Saver +
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Energy Saver +
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Michelin Energy Saver +
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Energy Saver +
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Energy Saver +
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Energy Saver +
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Energy Saver +
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Energy Saver +
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry handling
Michelin Energy Saver +
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

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