Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/50 R18 among 43 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
47 682 Ft
in 235/50 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.
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Your size 235/50 R18 101V XL EAN: 8808956643430 SAP: 2389263
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
C B B Price from 47 682 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956643430
Current prices for size 235/50 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2026
47 682 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
51 594 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
52 198 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
50 293 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
50 943 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 235/50 R18 among 43 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 31 of 50
63 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 26 of 50
59 +2,6 %
snow traction
beats 32 of 44
81 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 29 of 44
73 +1,4 %
Wet beats 43 of 53
82 +5,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 51 of 53
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 15 of 45
31 −1,0 %
wet handling
beats 34 of 44
81 +1,8 %
Dry beats 36 of 45
81 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 42 of 45
98 +4,9 %
dry handling
beats 16 of 43
41 −1,9 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 19 of 30
59 +1,0 %
Economy beats 24 of 45
54 +5,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 18 of 44
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 18 of 40
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 44
12 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 13 of 43
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 3 of 32
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 82 % Dry 81 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 88 % 🏆 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 235/50 R18
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 47 682 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 63 329 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 74 865 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 77 197 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 59 600 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 63 403 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 47 682 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 60 405 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 57 498 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 55 677 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 60 763 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 59 867 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 52 922 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 50 601 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 268 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 57 027 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 746 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 44 346 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 47 724 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 72 331 Ft 
Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 7.0 45 571 Ft 
Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 48 064 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 43 129 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 47 276 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 50 516 Ft 
Austone SP-901 6.0 51 486 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 204 Ft 
Minerva S210 XL M+S 4.5 38 928 Ft 4,5 Median 7,4 9,1
4.5 weakest in the group Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −8 754 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +15 646 Ft
Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −8 754 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +15 646 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 63 329 Ft +15 646 Ft
- 1. 9.1 74 865 Ft +27 183 Ft
- 3. 9.0 77 197 Ft +29 515 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 600 Ft +11 917 Ft
- 4. 8.6 63 403 Ft +15 721 Ft
- 6. 8.3 47 682 Ft
- 6. 8.3 60 405 Ft +12 723 Ft
- 8. 8.1 57 498 Ft +9 816 Ft
- 9. 7.8 55 677 Ft +7 995 Ft
- 9. 7.8 60 763 Ft +13 081 Ft
- 11. 7.7 59 867 Ft +12 184 Ft
- 12. 7.6 52 922 Ft +5 240 Ft
- 13. 7.5 50 601 Ft +2 918 Ft
- 14. 7.4 52 268 Ft +4 586 Ft
- 14. 7.4 57 027 Ft +9 345 Ft
- 14. 7.4 50 746 Ft +3 064 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 346 Ft −3 336 Ft
- 14. 7.4 47 724 Ft +42 Ft
- 19. 7.3 72 331 Ft +24 649 Ft
- 20. 7.0 45 571 Ft −2 111 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 064 Ft +382 Ft
- 22. 6.8 43 129 Ft −4 553 Ft
- 23. 6.7 47 276 Ft −406 Ft
- 24. 6.1 50 516 Ft +2 833 Ft
- 25. 6.0 51 486 Ft +3 804 Ft
- 26. 5.0 34 204 Ft −13 479 Ft
- 27. 4.5 38 928 Ft −8 754 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 235/50 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2389263
EAN8808956643430
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 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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Kleber
KRISALP HP3 SUV
8.1
from 57 550 Ft
This tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 47 682 Ft
Reference tyre
Falken
EUROWINTER HS01
7.3
from 72 331 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 235/50 R18.
Current lowest
47 682,15 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 807,12 Ft
Highest for the period
48 480,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.