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Comparison: Petlas Snowmaster W651 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Petlas Snowmaster W651Budget
PetlasPetlas

Snowmaster W651

1.4
R15 – R18
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 (Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Petlas (20%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 14% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of Petlas Snowmaster W651 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

Petlas
Snowmaster W651
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
6
3
Best position
#9
#4
Average position
38.0
4.3
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
11
97

Wet

Wet
Petlas Snowmaster W651
37%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Petlas Snowmaster W651
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Petlas Snowmaster W651
43%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Petlas Snowmaster W651
4%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Petlas Snowmaster W651
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%

Snow

Snow
Petlas Snowmaster W651
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Petlas Snowmaster W651
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Petlas Snowmaster W651
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow handling
Petlas Snowmaster W651
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%

Dry

Dry
Petlas Snowmaster W651
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Petlas Snowmaster W651
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Petlas Snowmaster W651
44%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

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