Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
43 331 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Tyre variants (3)
Your size 225/40 R18 92W XL EAN: 8808956303723 SAP: 2290913
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
D A B Price from 43 331 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Your size 225/40 R18 92W EAN: 8808956366261 SAP: 2341873
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 46 761 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8808956326227 SAP: 2311153
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 46 910 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956303723
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock
43 331 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
46 870 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
47 314 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 14 days
56 767 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
Rating and verdict
How the Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 evaluated
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 20 of 63
33 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 16 of 63
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 16 of 54
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 28 of 57
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 47 of 72
66 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 49 of 72
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 59
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 36 of 58
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 51 of 58
89 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 51 of 58
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 43 of 54
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 27 of 40
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 26 of 58
46 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 6 of 57
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 33 of 49
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 18 of 58
33 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 33 of 57
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 4 of 34
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 89 % Weakness
Aquaplaning −6 % below average Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 43 331 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 52 744 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 42 357 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 44 192 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 560 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 43 172 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 42 067 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 474 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 768 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 184 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 39 731 Ft better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 43 331 Ft This tyre 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 41 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 996 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 606 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 641 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 322 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 109 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 573 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 182 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 378 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 410 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 194 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 378 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 707 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 999 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 32 388 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 644 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 601 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 272 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 33 750 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 30 339 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −12 992 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +9 413 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −12 992 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +9 413 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 52 744 Ft +9 413 Ft
- 2. 9.1 42 357 Ft −974 Ft
- 2. 9.1 44 192 Ft +861 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 560 Ft +2 229 Ft
- 5. 8.6 43 172 Ft −159 Ft
- 5. 8.6 42 067 Ft −1 264 Ft
- 7. 8.4 57 474 Ft +14 143 Ft
- 8. 8.3 36 768 Ft −6 563 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 184 Ft −3 147 Ft
- 10. 8.1 39 731 Ft −3 600 Ft
- 11. 7.8 43 331 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 106 Ft −2 225 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 996 Ft +664 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 606 Ft −4 725 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 641 Ft −6 690 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 322 Ft −9 Ft
- 16. 7.4 33 109 Ft −10 222 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 573 Ft +2 242 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 182 Ft −1 149 Ft
- 16. 7.4 41 378 Ft −1 953 Ft
- 21. 7.3 40 410 Ft −2 921 Ft
- 21. 7.3
- 23. 6.9 31 194 Ft −12 138 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 378 Ft −11 953 Ft
- 25. 6.7 37 707 Ft −5 624 Ft
- 26. 6.6 29 999 Ft −13 332 Ft
- 27. 6.4 32 388 Ft −10 944 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 644 Ft −5 687 Ft
- 29. 5.8 29 601 Ft −13 730 Ft
- 30. 5.6 36 272 Ft −7 059 Ft
- 31. 5.2 33 750 Ft −9 581 Ft
- 32. 5.0 30 339 Ft −12 992 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)W
Product code2290913
EAN8808956303723
EU energy label D A B (72 dB)
D A B (72 dB) Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52.
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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 40 184 Ft
This tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 43 331 Ft
Reference tyre
Laufenn
LW31 I Fit+ XL
7.4
from 36 017 Ft
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 6×
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0× Average placement 10,0
2024
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
43 331,13 Ft
Lowest for the period
42 955,21 Ft
Highest for the period
46 428,66 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.