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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

3.8
R13 – R17
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 38% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
5
3
Best position
#10
#4
Average position
16.4
4.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
64
97

Snow

Snow
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%

Wet

Wet
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
40%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Dry

Dry
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Ice

Ice
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%

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