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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (63%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 215/55 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
75%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
54%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Snow Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
69%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
67%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Best: Austone SP901 (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (96.0%)
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
63%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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