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Comparison: Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.1
R13 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Toyo (55%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 81% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Observe Winter Sport 1 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#8
#4
Average position
12.5
7.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
10
184

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
83%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Economy
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
75%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Mileage
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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