Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
60 386 Ft
in 245/45 R18
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Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8808956303778 SAP: 2290963
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C A B Price from 60 386 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 245/45 R18.
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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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 21 of 60
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 20 of 60
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 18 of 54
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 26 of 53
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 43 of 69
63 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 45 of 69
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 11 of 56
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 32 of 55
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 49 of 55
90 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 48 of 55
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 41 of 52
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 28 of 41
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 24 of 55
45 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 7 of 55
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 31 of 49
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 17 of 56
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 32 of 55
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 37
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 90 % 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
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 245/45 R18
Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 60 386 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 51 768 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 977 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 260 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 72 057 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 50 935 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 990 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 45 352 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 525 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 330 Ft better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 60 386 Ft This tyre 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 55 623 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 081 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 49 134 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 45 120 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 46 153 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 47 926 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 251 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 449 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 53 768 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 40 917 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 56 175 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 487 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 47 591 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 52 774 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 172 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 33 872 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 009 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −26 376 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft −8 617 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −26 376 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft −8 617 Ft rank in the group of 28 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (28)
- 1. 9.1 51 768 Ft −8 617 Ft
- 1. 9.1 55 977 Ft −4 409 Ft
- 1. 9.1 62 260 Ft +1 874 Ft
- 4. 9.0 72 057 Ft +11 672 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 935 Ft −9 451 Ft
- 5. 8.6 61 990 Ft +1 605 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 352 Ft −15 034 Ft
- 7. 8.3 49 525 Ft −10 861 Ft
- 9. 8.1 48 330 Ft −12 056 Ft
- 10. 7.8 60 386 Ft
- 10. 7.8 46 106 Ft −14 279 Ft
- 12. 7.7 55 623 Ft −4 762 Ft
- 13. 7.6 47 081 Ft −13 305 Ft
- 13. 7.6 49 134 Ft −11 252 Ft
- 15. 7.5 45 120 Ft −15 266 Ft
- 16. 7.4 46 153 Ft −14 233 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 926 Ft −12 460 Ft
- 16. 7.4 40 251 Ft −20 134 Ft
- 16. 7.4 52 449 Ft −7 937 Ft
- 16. 7.4 53 768 Ft −6 618 Ft
- 21. 6.9 40 917 Ft −19 469 Ft
- 21. 6.9 56 175 Ft −4 211 Ft
- 23. 6.8 38 487 Ft −21 898 Ft
- 24. 6.7 47 591 Ft −12 795 Ft
- 25. 6.4 52 774 Ft −7 612 Ft
- 26. 6.1 47 172 Ft −13 214 Ft
- 27. 5.8 33 872 Ft −26 513 Ft
- 28. 5.0 34 009 Ft −26 376 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2290963
EAN8808956303778
EU energy label C A B (72 dB)
C 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 Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52.
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Hankook
W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3
8.6
from 60 331 Ft
This tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 60 386 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.1
from 51 768 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 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
60 385,57 Ft
Lowest for the period
49 159,16 Ft
Highest for the period
60 505,65 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.