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Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Scorpion Winter
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
8
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
4.3
4.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
244
97

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%

Ice

Ice
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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