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Comparison: Nokian WR C3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

Nokian WR C3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR C3

R14 – R17
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

5.5
R13 – R21
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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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR C3 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Nokian WR C3 has E wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR C3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
1
10
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.0
12.2
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
23
207

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR C3
31%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Wet braking
Nokian WR C3
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR C3
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Wet handling
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR C3
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry handling
Nokian WR C3
53%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Dry braking
Nokian WR C3
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR C3
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow traction
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow braking
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Snow handling
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR C3
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR C3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR C3
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR C3
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%

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