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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower HP vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Tristar Snowpower HPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower HP

R13 – R20
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Tristar (0%). The first tyre test of Tristar Snowpower HP was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower HP
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
3
3
Best position
#15
#4
Average position
33.0
4.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
62
97

Dry

Dry
Tristar Snowpower HP
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

Snow

Snow
Tristar Snowpower HP
33%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow handling
Tristar Snowpower HP
27%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Tristar Snowpower HP
47%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Tristar Snowpower HP
31%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%

Comfort

Comfort
Tristar Snowpower HP
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Tristar Snowpower HP
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Costs

Costs
Tristar Snowpower HP
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%

Ice

Ice
Tristar Snowpower HP
80%

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