Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
45 352 Ft
in 245/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8808956623975 SAP: 2373093
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
C A B Price from 45 352 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8808956645304 SAP: 2390113
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
C A B Price from 49 658 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956623975
Current prices for size 245/45 R18.
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In stock
45 352 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
49 305 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
49 880 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
45 867 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
47 341 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 37 of 60
62 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 30 of 60
59 +2,6 %
snow traction
beats 41 of 54
81 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 36 of 53
73 +1,4 %
Wet beats 55 of 69
80 +5,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 63 of 69
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 17 of 56
31 −1,0 %
wet handling
beats 40 of 55
81 +1,8 %
Dry beats 42 of 55
77 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 52 of 55
98 +4,9 %
dry handling
beats 20 of 52
41 −1,9 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 26 of 41
59 +1,0 %
Economy beats 26 of 55
48 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 22 of 55
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 20 of 49
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 8 of 56
15 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 55
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 4 of 37
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 80 % Dry 77 % 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
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ stands in size 245/45 R18
Compared with 28 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 45 352 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 51 768 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 977 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 260 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 72 057 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 50 935 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 990 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 45 352 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 525 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 330 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 60 386 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 55 623 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 081 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 49 134 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 45 120 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 46 153 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 47 926 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 251 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 449 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 53 768 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 40 917 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 56 175 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 487 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 47 591 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 52 774 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 172 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 33 872 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 009 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −11 342 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft +6 417 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 34 009 Ft −11 342 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 768 Ft +6 417 Ft rank in the group of 28 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (28)
- 1. 9.1 51 768 Ft +6 417 Ft
- 1. 9.1 55 977 Ft +10 625 Ft
- 1. 9.1 62 260 Ft +16 908 Ft
- 4. 9.0 72 057 Ft +26 706 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 935 Ft +5 583 Ft
- 5. 8.6 61 990 Ft +16 639 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 352 Ft
- 7. 8.3 49 525 Ft +4 173 Ft
- 9. 8.1 48 330 Ft +2 978 Ft
- 10. 7.8 60 386 Ft +15 034 Ft
- 10. 7.8 46 106 Ft +754 Ft
- 12. 7.7 55 623 Ft +10 272 Ft
- 13. 7.6 47 081 Ft +1 729 Ft
- 13. 7.6 49 134 Ft +3 782 Ft
- 15. 7.5 45 120 Ft −232 Ft
- 16. 7.4 46 153 Ft +801 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 926 Ft +2 574 Ft
- 16. 7.4 40 251 Ft −5 100 Ft
- 16. 7.4 52 449 Ft +7 097 Ft
- 16. 7.4 53 768 Ft +8 416 Ft
- 21. 6.9 40 917 Ft −4 435 Ft
- 21. 6.9 56 175 Ft +10 823 Ft
- 23. 6.8 38 487 Ft −6 864 Ft
- 24. 6.7 47 591 Ft +2 239 Ft
- 25. 6.4 52 774 Ft +7 422 Ft
- 26. 6.1 47 172 Ft +1 820 Ft
- 27. 5.8 33 872 Ft −11 480 Ft
- 28. 5.0 34 009 Ft −11 342 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2373093
EAN8808956623975
EU energy label C A B (72 dB)
C A 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
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+.
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Falken
EUROWINTER HS01
7.3
from 74 388 Ft
This tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 45 352 Ft
Reference tyre
Falken
EUROWINTER HS02PRO
7.4
from 47 926 Ft
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 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
45 351,70 Ft
Lowest for the period
45 093,89 Ft
Highest for the period
45 426,63 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.