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WINTERCRAFT WP52

7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R16, R17, R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
19 964 Ft
in 165/70 R14
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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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 (2)

Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808956303334 SAP: 2290523
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 19 964 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808956365929 SAP: 100560105
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 32 653 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956303334

Current prices for size 165/70 R14.

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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 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R16, R17, R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 10 tests
beats 14 of 33
44 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 13 of 33
30 ≈ average
snow traction 6 tests
beats 9 of 27
28 ≈ average
snow handling 5 tests
beats 15 of 22
55 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 10 tests
beats 29 of 37
80 +4,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 29 of 37
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 9 of 29
16 −5,6 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 20 of 25
64 ≈ average
Dry from 10 measurements · 6 tests
beats 27 of 29
95 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 26 of 29
93 +3,7 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 19 of 22
87 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 16 of 23
70 +1,5 %
Economy from 11 measurements · 7 tests
beats 11 of 29
40 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 0 of 27
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 17 of 24
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 9 of 26
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 12 of 26
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 3 of 12
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 95 % Wet 80 %
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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 165/70 R14

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

4. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,3 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,5 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 21 148 Ft +1 184 Ft
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 22 143 Ft +2 180 Ft
  3. 3. 8.1 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 27 804 Ft +7 840 Ft
  4. 4. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 This tyre 19 964 Ft
  5. 4. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 20 022 Ft +58 Ft
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 20 797 Ft +833 Ft
  7. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 21 972 Ft +2 009 Ft
  8. 8. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 21 233 Ft +1 270 Ft
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 18 221 Ft −1 743 Ft
  10. 10. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 18 214 Ft −1 750 Ft
  11. 10. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 20 333 Ft +369 Ft
  12. 10. 6.8 Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 23 453 Ft +3 490 Ft
  13. 10. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 21 492 Ft +1 529 Ft
  14. 14. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 24 956 Ft +4 993 Ft
  15. 15. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 26 250 Ft +6 286 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.

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Standard
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Standard-sport
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Sport
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Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 165/70 R14
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter14″
Load index (LI)81
Speed index (SI)T
Product code2290523
EAN8808956303334
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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ALNAC 4G WINTER
6.8
This tyre
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7.8
from 19 964 Ft
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6.8
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 6×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 10,0
2024
12. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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15. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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7. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres
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2023
9. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres
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8. place
AutoBild Winter tire test for sports cars 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
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9. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 165/70 R14.

Current lowest
19 963,55 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
19 904,93 Ft
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
19 996,00 Ft
3.11.2026
19 996,00 19 904,93 19 963,55 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 19 996,00 Ft 3.11.2026: 19 987,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 19 905,00 Ft 4.11.2026: 19 904,93 Ft 5.11.2026: 19 931,00 Ft 6.11.2026: 19 931,32 Ft 6.11.2026: 19 963,55 Ft 8.11.2026: 19 963,55 Ft

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