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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than
Kumho (59%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P7 Cinturato has a better rating of 59% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Pirelli P7 Cinturato was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
P7 Cinturato is made in Romania/Italy and
WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.