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 R17 among 46 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
47 756 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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Tyre variants (2)
Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 8808956303648 SAP: 2290833
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 47 756 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 205/55 R17 95V EAN: 8808956366070 SAP: 2341683
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 59 363 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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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 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 17 of 55
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 15 of 55
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 13 of 46
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 23 of 47
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 43 of 64
68 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 44 of 64
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 8 of 49
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 32 of 48
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 44 of 48
93 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 41 of 48
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 38 of 46
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 24 of 37
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 19 of 48
41 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 6 of 48
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 29 of 43
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 15 of 49
33 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 26 of 48
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
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 205/55 R17
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 47 756 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft This tyre 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −18 633 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +13 815 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −18 633 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +13 815 Ft rank in the group of 29 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 9,8
💡 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 (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft +13 815 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft +850 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft +8 754 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +21 192 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft −9 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft +12 240 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft −5 334 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft −2 172 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft −8 510 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft −5 658 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft −867 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft −1 643 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft −3 179 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft −7 767 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft −7 967 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft +14 172 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft −13 456 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft −6 847 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft −9 313 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft −13 249 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft +406 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft −13 584 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft +3 055 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft −1 501 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft −8 195 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft −316 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −24 177 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −18 633 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 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2290833
EAN8808956303648
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 Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 47 419 Ft
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 47 756 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 48 116 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 R17.
Current lowest
47 755,81 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 876,42 Ft
Highest for the period
51 285,66 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.