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Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion 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 Scorpion Winter 2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 55% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B rating.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
5
10
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
4.8
12.2
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
77
207

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
64%
Wet braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
78%
Wet handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
68%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
56%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
61%

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
72%
Snow traction
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
71%
Snow handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
Snow braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
Dry handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Dry braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
62%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
60%
Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
66%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
70%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
65%
Price/value
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%

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