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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 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 has a better rating of 100% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.4%)
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
64%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (88.5%)

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