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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – 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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 84% of the Michelin Primacy 5. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
3
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
4.7
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
126
97

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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