Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 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
29 103 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (6)
Your size 205/55 R16 94H XL EAN: 8808956352295 SAP: 2328843
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 29 103 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Your size 205/55 R16 91T EAN: 8808956366087 SAP: 100559838
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
C B B Price from 34 083 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 94V XL EAN: 8808956303563 SAP: 2290753
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 35 880 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 8808956303556 SAP: 2290743
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 38 832 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 91T EAN: 8808956303549 SAP: 2290733
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 38 839 Ft M+S 3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 94V EAN: 8808956366094 SAP: 100559834
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
C B B Price from 43 708 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956352295
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
1
In stock
29 103 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
37 314 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
37 751 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 9 days
40 252 Ft
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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 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 18 of 67
28 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 15 of 67
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 16 of 56
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 30 of 57
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 56 of 79
72 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 58 of 79
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 62
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 40 of 59
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 57 of 61
94 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 56 of 61
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 47 of 55
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 30 of 46
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 25 of 62
41 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 4 of 59
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 36 of 54
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 20 of 59
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 31 of 58
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 35
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 94 % 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 205/55 R16
Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 29 103 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 29 568 Ft 
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 29 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 28 391 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 466 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 480 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 31 270 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 27 700 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 29 103 Ft This tyre 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 29 789 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 991 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 27 249 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 26 146 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 630 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 32 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 25 356 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 35 227 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 29 059 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 28 494 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 40 226 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 107 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 27 205 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 22 151 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 613 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 29 896 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 397 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 30 819 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 307 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 28 335 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 25 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 721 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 174 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +11 071 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +10 069 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +11 071 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +10 069 Ft rank in the group of 37 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 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft +10 069 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft +5 755 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft +13 458 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft −1 054 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft +20 051 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft +465 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft +889 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft −712 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft +2 363 Ft
- 10. 8.0 30 480 Ft +1 377 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft +2 167 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft −1 403 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft +686 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 991 Ft −1 112 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft −1 854 Ft
- 17. 7.5 26 146 Ft −2 957 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft +2 527 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 499 Ft +3 396 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −3 748 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft +6 124 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft −44 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft −610 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft +11 122 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +25 004 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft −1 898 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −6 952 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −5 490 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft +792 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft −2 706 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft +1 716 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft −796 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft −768 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −3 181 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −7 383 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft +11 071 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 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2328843
EAN8808956352295
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C 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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Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.3
from 32 311 Ft
This tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 29 103 Ft
Reference tyre
Matador
MP93 NORDICCA
6.8
from 23 368 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 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
29 103,32 Ft
Lowest for the period
29 034,74 Ft
Highest for the period
29 428,44 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.