Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R17 among 46 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 246 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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Tyre variants (2)
Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 8808956639969 SAP: 2386823
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
C B B Price from 39 246 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Suitable for EVs Your size 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 8808956643188 SAP: 2389023
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
C B B Price from 41 697 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956639969
Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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In stock
39 246 Ft
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In stock
41 881 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
41 881 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
41 732 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
42 224 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 205/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 35 of 55
65 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 27 of 55
59 +2,6 %
snow traction
beats 34 of 46
81 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 32 of 47
73 +1,4 %
Wet beats 54 of 64
85 +6,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 60 of 64
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 15 of 49
31 −1,0 %
wet handling
beats 37 of 48
81 +1,8 %
Dry beats 36 of 48
76 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 46 of 48
98 +4,9 %
dry handling
beats 18 of 46
41 −1,9 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 20 of 37
59 +1,0 %
Economy beats 22 of 48
47 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 21 of 48
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 17 of 43
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 8 of 49
17 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 14 of 48
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 4 of 32
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 85 % Dry 76 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 83 % 🏆 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 205/55 R17
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 39 246 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft This tyre 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −10 123 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +22 325 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −10 123 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +22 325 Ft rank in the group of 29 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 9,8
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft +22 325 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft +9 360 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft +17 264 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +29 703 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft +8 501 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft +20 751 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft +3 176 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft +6 338 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft +2 852 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft +8 510 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft +7 643 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft +6 867 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft +5 331 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft +743 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft +543 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft +22 682 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft −4 945 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft +1 664 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft −803 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft −4 738 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft +8 917 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft −5 074 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft +11 565 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft +7 009 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft +315 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft +8 194 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −15 667 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −10 123 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 205/55 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2386823
EAN8808956639969
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
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5.7
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8.3
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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 205/55 R17.
Current lowest
39 245,54 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 151,56 Ft
Highest for the period
39 309,04 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.