Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
54 585 Ft
in 235/55 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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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 235/55 R18 104V XL EAN: 8808956623951 SAP: 2373073
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
C B B Price from 54 585 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956623951
Current prices for size 235/55 R18.
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In stock
54 585 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
55 225 Ft
Buy → 3
Delivery within 3 days
50 536 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
53 148 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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 36 of 56
65 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 28 of 56
59 +2,6 %
snow traction
beats 40 of 51
81 +2,6 %
snow handling
beats 35 of 50
73 +1,4 %
Wet beats 48 of 61
80 +4,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 57 of 61
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 16 of 54
31 −1,0 %
wet handling
beats 38 of 51
81 +1,8 %
Dry beats 43 of 53
82 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 50 of 53
98 +4,9 %
dry handling
beats 16 of 47
41 −1,9 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 22 of 33
59 +1,0 %
Economy beats 29 of 52
57 +5,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 24 of 49
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 21 of 40
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 6 of 51
13 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 12 of 50
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 3 of 30
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 82 % Wet 80 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 87 % 🏆 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
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ stands in size 235/55 R18
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,3 54 585 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 59 223 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 65 785 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 689 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 61 199 Ft 
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 8.6 74 083 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 54 585 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 821 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 54 999 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 59 589 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 60 937 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 51 455 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 44 745 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 53 129 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 42 360 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 48 875 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 56 031 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 58 977 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 46 112 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 41 302 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 80 899 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 51 020 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 35 977 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 39 026 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.0 38 202 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 202 Ft −16 383 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 59 223 Ft +4 638 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 202 Ft −16 383 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 59 223 Ft +4 638 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.1 59 223 Ft +4 638 Ft
- 1. 9.1 65 785 Ft +11 200 Ft
- 3. 9.0 68 689 Ft +14 104 Ft
- 4. 8.6 61 199 Ft +6 614 Ft
- 4. 8.6 74 083 Ft +19 498 Ft
- 6. 8.3 54 585 Ft
- 6. 8.3 56 821 Ft +2 236 Ft
- 8. 8.1 54 999 Ft +414 Ft
- 9. 7.8 59 589 Ft +5 004 Ft
- 10. 7.7 60 937 Ft +6 352 Ft
- 11. 7.6 51 455 Ft −3 130 Ft
- 12. 7.5 44 745 Ft −9 840 Ft
- 13. 7.4 53 129 Ft −1 456 Ft
- 13. 7.4 42 360 Ft −12 225 Ft
- 13. 7.4 48 875 Ft −5 710 Ft
- 13. 7.4 56 031 Ft +1 446 Ft
- 17. 7.3 58 977 Ft +4 392 Ft
- 18. 6.9 46 112 Ft −8 473 Ft
- 19. 6.8 41 302 Ft −13 283 Ft
- 20. 6.7 80 899 Ft +26 314 Ft
- 21. 6.1 51 020 Ft −3 565 Ft
- 22. 5.8 35 977 Ft −18 608 Ft
- 23. 5.6 39 026 Ft −15 559 Ft
- 24. 5.0 38 202 Ft −16 383 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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2373073
EAN8808956623951
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 Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+.
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Toyo
S954 SNOWPROX SUV
6.7
from 80 899 Ft
This tyre
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WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 54 585 Ft
Reference tyre
Kleber
KRISALP HP3 SUV
8.1
from 55 912 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 235/55 R18.
Current lowest
54 585,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 505,00 Ft
Highest for the period
54 585,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.