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Comparison: Nokian WR C3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

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 2025 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 77% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR C3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
1
3
Best position
#7
#4
Average position
7.0
4.3
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
23
97

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR C3
31%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR C3
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet handling
Nokian WR C3
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Wet braking
Nokian WR C3
25%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR C3
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Nokian WR C3
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR C3
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Nokian WR C3
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Nokian WR C3
53%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR C3
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR C3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR C3
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR C3
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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