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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
7
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.0
12.2
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
118
207

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%

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