Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 49 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
36 314 Ft
in 195/55 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Tyre variants (4)
Your size 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 8808956303532 SAP: 2290723
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
D B B Price from 36 314 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Your size 195/55 R16 87H EAN: 8808956303525 SAP: 2290713
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
D B B Price from 51 143 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 195/55 R16 87H EAN: 8808956366100 SAP: 100559948
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
D B B Price from 53 359 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 195/55 R16 91H EAN: 8808956366117 SAP: 100559869
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
C B B Price from 55 615 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 195/55 R16.
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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 195/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 18 of 58
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 17 of 58
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 16 of 50
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 25 of 49
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 43 of 65
67 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 46 of 65
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 9 of 53
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 35 of 50
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 49 of 53
93 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 48 of 53
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 43 of 49
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 26 of 42
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 21 of 52
41 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 3 of 51
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 33 of 46
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 18 of 52
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 29 of 52
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 32
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 93 % 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 195/55 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 36 314 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 47 084 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 43 766 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 48 275 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 33 734 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 47 984 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 785 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 34 240 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 30 851 Ft better and cheaper 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.1 41 822 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 35 013 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 36 510 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 36 699 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 36 314 Ft This tyre 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 598 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 374 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 202 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 34 978 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 917 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 34 235 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 27 197 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 516 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 33 679 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 42 900 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 31 601 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 489 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 616 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 28 934 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 30 047 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 090 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 31 798 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 026 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 853 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 32 041 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 254 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 278 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +3 964 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +10 770 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +3 964 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +10 770 Ft rank in the group of 35 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 5 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
- 1. 9.8 47 084 Ft +10 770 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 766 Ft +7 452 Ft
- 3. 9.0 48 275 Ft +11 961 Ft
- 4. 8.6 33 734 Ft −2 581 Ft
- 5. 8.4 47 984 Ft +11 670 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 785 Ft −2 530 Ft
- 6. 8.3 34 240 Ft −2 074 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 851 Ft −5 464 Ft
- 9. 8.1 41 822 Ft +5 508 Ft
- 9. 8.1 35 013 Ft −1 301 Ft
- 11. 8.0 36 510 Ft +196 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 699 Ft +385 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 314 Ft
- 12. 7.8 37 598 Ft +1 284 Ft
- 15. 7.7 34 374 Ft −1 940 Ft
- 16. 7.6 32 202 Ft −4 113 Ft
- 16. 7.6 34 978 Ft −1 336 Ft
- 18. 7.5 32 917 Ft −3 397 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 235 Ft −2 079 Ft
- 19. 7.4 27 197 Ft −9 117 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 516 Ft −1 798 Ft
- 22. 7.3 33 679 Ft −2 635 Ft
- 23. 7.1 42 900 Ft +6 586 Ft
- 24. 6.9 31 601 Ft −4 713 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 489 Ft −3 825 Ft
- 26. 6.8 27 616 Ft −8 698 Ft
- 26. 6.8 28 934 Ft −7 380 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 047 Ft −6 267 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 090 Ft −7 224 Ft
- 30. 6.6 31 798 Ft −4 516 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 026 Ft −3 288 Ft
- 31. 6.4 28 853 Ft −7 461 Ft
- 33. 6.1 32 041 Ft −4 274 Ft
- 34. 5.7 21 254 Ft −15 060 Ft
- 35. 5.2 40 278 Ft +3 964 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 195/55 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2290723
EAN8808956303532
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B 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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Falken
EUROWINTER HS02
7.6
from 100 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 71 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 95 Ft
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 6×
Wins 
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0× Top 3 
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0× Average placement 10,0
2024
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R16.
Current lowest
36 314,38 Ft
Lowest for the period
26 679,00 Ft
Highest for the period
36 314,38 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.