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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Alpin PA4

R17 – R21
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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Alpin PA4
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
7
3
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
3.6
4.3
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
116
97

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow cornering
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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