Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
40 075 Ft
in 225/45 R18
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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 (2)
Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8808956643225 SAP: 2389063
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
D B B Price from 40 075 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8808956639792 SAP: 2386653
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
D B B Price from 42 693 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956643225
Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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In stock
40 075 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock Year of manufacture: 2026
40 516 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
42 947 Ft
Buy → 4
In stock
43 450 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
45 847 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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 37 of 57
66 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 30 of 57
59 +2,6 %
snow traction
beats 36 of 47
81 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 36 of 51
73 +1,4 %
Wet beats 52 of 66
80 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 61 of 66
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 13 of 53
31 −1,0 %
wet handling
beats 38 of 52
81 +1,8 %
Dry beats 41 of 53
78 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 50 of 53
98 +4,9 %
dry handling
beats 19 of 50
41 −1,9 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 20 of 36
59 +1,0 %
Economy beats 24 of 53
46 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 21 of 53
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 20 of 45
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 8 of 53
16 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 16 of 52
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 3 of 33
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 80 % Dry 78 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 84 % 🏆 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
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ stands in size 225/45 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 40 075 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 62 775 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 46 790 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 51 181 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 58 637 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 53 646 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 50 568 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 105 628 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 075 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 762 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 410 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 824 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 134 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 331 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 787 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 875 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 49 299 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 47 263 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 036 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 36 011 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 42 639 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 47 202 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 42 125 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 38 224 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 778 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 42 558 Ft 
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 786 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 896 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 517 Ft 
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 60 913 Ft 5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
5.5 weakest in the group Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +20 838 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +22 700 Ft
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +20 838 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +22 700 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.8 62 775 Ft +22 700 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 790 Ft +6 715 Ft
- 2. 9.1 51 181 Ft +11 106 Ft
- 2. 9.1 58 637 Ft +18 562 Ft
- 5. 8.6 53 646 Ft +13 571 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 568 Ft +10 493 Ft
- 7. 8.4 105 628 Ft +65 553 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 075 Ft
- 8. 8.3 52 762 Ft +12 687 Ft
- 10. 8.1 48 410 Ft +8 335 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 824 Ft +1 749 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 134 Ft +12 059 Ft
- 13. 7.7 51 331 Ft +11 256 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 787 Ft +2 712 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 875 Ft −200 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 299 Ft +9 224 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 263 Ft +7 188 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 036 Ft +4 961 Ft
- 16. 7.4 36 011 Ft −4 064 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 639 Ft +2 564 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 202 Ft +7 127 Ft
- 22. 7.3 42 125 Ft +2 050 Ft
- 23. 6.9 38 224 Ft −1 851 Ft
- 23. 6.9
- 25. 6.8 35 778 Ft −4 297 Ft
- 26. 6.7 42 558 Ft +2 483 Ft
- 27. 6.6 45 786 Ft +5 711 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 896 Ft −10 179 Ft
- 29. 6.1 40 517 Ft +442 Ft
- 30. 5.5 60 913 Ft +20 838 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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2389063
EAN8808956643225
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D 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 Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
Comparison
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 4×
Wins 
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0× Top 3 
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0× Average placement 9,3
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
40 075,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 846,00 Ft
Highest for the period
41 374,40 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.