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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Wet
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
75%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
50%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Comfort
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Mileage
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Price/value
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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