Segment
1. Nokian Snowproof 2 Upper-middle2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Nokian Snowproof 2 has a better rating of 69% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings.
| # | Nokian Snowproof 2
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian Snowproof 2 Recommended2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Snowproof 2 Recommended2. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34.6 | 28.9 | |||||
| Nokian Snowproof 2 | 40.0 | 30.5 | |||||
| Kumho Wintercraft WP52 | 34.6 | 30.3 | |||||
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