Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 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
36 768 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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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 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8808956643355 SAP: 2389193
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+, MFS
C B B Price from 36 768 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Your size 225/40 R18 92W XL EAN: 8808956615642 SAP: 2367173
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+, MFS
D A B Price from 39 163 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956643355
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock
36 768 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
38 570 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
39 021 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
35 353 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
38 546 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ evaluated
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 39 of 63
63 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 31 of 63
59 +2,6 %
snow traction
beats 41 of 54
81 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 38 of 57
73 +1,4 %
Wet beats 59 of 72
83 +5,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 67 of 72
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 17 of 59
31 −1,0 %
wet handling
beats 45 of 58
81 +1,8 %
Dry beats 45 of 58
78 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 55 of 58
98 +4,9 %
dry handling
beats 24 of 54
41 −1,9 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 23 of 40
59 +1,0 %
Economy beats 28 of 58
49 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 24 of 57
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 49
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 8 of 58
15 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 18 of 57
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 3 of 34
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 83 % Dry 78 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 85 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI
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
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 36 768 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 52 744 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 42 357 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 44 192 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 560 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 43 172 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 42 067 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 474 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 768 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 184 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 39 731 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 43 331 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 41 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 996 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 606 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 641 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 322 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 109 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 573 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 182 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 378 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 410 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 194 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 378 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 707 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 999 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 32 388 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 644 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 601 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 272 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 33 750 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 30 339 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −6 429 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +15 977 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −6 429 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +15 977 Ft rank in the group of 32 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
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 52 744 Ft +15 977 Ft
- 2. 9.1 42 357 Ft +5 589 Ft
- 2. 9.1 44 192 Ft +7 424 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 560 Ft +8 792 Ft
- 5. 8.6 43 172 Ft +6 405 Ft
- 5. 8.6 42 067 Ft +5 299 Ft
- 7. 8.4 57 474 Ft +20 707 Ft
- 8. 8.3 36 768 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 184 Ft +3 416 Ft
- 10. 8.1 39 731 Ft +2 963 Ft
- 11. 7.8 43 331 Ft +6 563 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 106 Ft +4 338 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 996 Ft +7 228 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 606 Ft +1 838 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 641 Ft −127 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 322 Ft +6 555 Ft
- 16. 7.4 33 109 Ft −3 659 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 573 Ft +8 805 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 182 Ft +5 414 Ft
- 16. 7.4 41 378 Ft +4 610 Ft
- 21. 7.3 40 410 Ft +3 642 Ft
- 21. 7.3
- 23. 6.9 31 194 Ft −5 574 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 378 Ft −5 390 Ft
- 25. 6.7 37 707 Ft +940 Ft
- 26. 6.6 29 999 Ft −6 769 Ft
- 27. 6.4 32 388 Ft −4 380 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 644 Ft +876 Ft
- 29. 5.8 29 601 Ft −7 167 Ft
- 30. 5.6 36 272 Ft −495 Ft
- 31. 5.2 33 750 Ft −3 018 Ft
- 32. 5.0 30 339 Ft −6 429 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 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2389193
EAN8808956643355
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - MFS
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
Comparison
Competitors
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ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
8.6
from 64 013 Ft
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WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 36 768 Ft
Reference tyre
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 9,3
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
36 767,77 Ft
Lowest for the period
33 186,00 Ft
Highest for the period
36 767,77 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.