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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower UHP vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Tristar Snowpower UHPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower UHP

R16 – R21
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 UHP was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower UHP
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
1
3
Best position
#10
#4
Average position
10.0
4.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
54
97

Wet

Wet
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet circle cornering
Tristar Snowpower UHP
38%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Wet handling
Tristar Snowpower UHP
38%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Tristar Snowpower UHP
51%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet braking
Tristar Snowpower UHP
27%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Tristar Snowpower UHP
51%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Snow

Snow
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow braking
Tristar Snowpower UHP
51%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow cornering
Tristar Snowpower UHP
46%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow handling
Tristar Snowpower UHP
46%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Tristar Snowpower UHP
52%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%

Dry

Dry
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Tristar Snowpower UHP
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Tristar Snowpower UHP
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Tristar Snowpower UHP
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Tristar Snowpower UHP
50%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Tristar Snowpower UHP
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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