Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/65 R16 among 44 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 174 Ft
in 215/65 R16
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Tyre variants (2)
Your size 215/65 R16 98H EAN: 8808956365974 SAP: 100559882
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
C B B Price from 39 174 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 215/65 R16 98H EAN: 8808956303617 SAP: 2290803
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 39 174 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/65 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 215/65 R16 among 44 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 11 of 49
23 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 11 of 49
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 15 of 47
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 23 of 46
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 36 of 56
65 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 37 of 56
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 8 of 48
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 34 of 47
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 42 of 47
90 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 41 of 47
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 38 of 45
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 25 of 37
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 18 of 48
39 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 3 of 47
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 29 of 40
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 15 of 47
33 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 23 of 46
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 31
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 90 % Weakness
Snow worse than 77 % 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 215/65 R16
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 39 174 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 49 830 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 731 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 51 688 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 38 522 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 69 792 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 36 990 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 196 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 33 832 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 37 640 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 37 540 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 33 915 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 39 174 Ft This tyre 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 38 562 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 32 991 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 33 729 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 863 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 38 359 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 36 972 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 30 169 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 702 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 37 436 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 136 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 843 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 33 562 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 32 988 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 33 773 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 36 479 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 659 Ft 
Goodride SW608 M+S 5.2 35 724 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 M+S 35 724 Ft −3 450 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 49 830 Ft +10 656 Ft
Goodride SW608 M+S 35 724 Ft −3 450 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 49 830 Ft +10 656 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 49 830 Ft +10 656 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 731 Ft +6 557 Ft
- 3. 9.0 51 688 Ft +12 514 Ft
- 4. 8.6 38 522 Ft −652 Ft
- 5. 8.4 69 792 Ft +30 618 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 990 Ft −2 183 Ft
- 6. 8.3 40 196 Ft +1 022 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 832 Ft −5 342 Ft
- 9. 8.1 37 640 Ft −1 534 Ft
- 10. 8.0 37 540 Ft −1 634 Ft
- 11. 7.8 33 915 Ft −5 258 Ft
- 11. 7.8 39 174 Ft
- 13. 7.7 38 562 Ft −612 Ft
- 14. 7.6 32 991 Ft −6 183 Ft
- 14. 7.6 33 729 Ft −5 445 Ft
- 16. 7.5 36 863 Ft −2 311 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 359 Ft −815 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 972 Ft −2 202 Ft
- 17. 7.4 30 169 Ft −9 005 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 702 Ft +2 528 Ft
- 21. 7.3 37 436 Ft −1 738 Ft
- 22. 6.9 32 136 Ft −7 038 Ft
- 23. 6.8 31 843 Ft −7 331 Ft
- 23. 6.8 33 562 Ft −5 612 Ft
- 25. 6.7 32 988 Ft −6 186 Ft
- 26. 6.1 33 773 Ft −5 401 Ft
- 27. 6.0 36 479 Ft −2 695 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 659 Ft −15 515 Ft
- 29. 5.2 35 724 Ft −3 450 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 215/65 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code100559882
EAN8808956365974
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
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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WINTERHAWK 4
7.6
from 36 343 Ft
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 39 174 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 40 196 Ft
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 6×
Wins 
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0× Average placement 10,0
2024
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/65 R16.
Current lowest
39 173,83 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 080,18 Ft
Highest for the period
61 342,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.