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Kumho Mid-range

WINTERCRAFT WP52+

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
21 148 Ft
in 165/70 R14
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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 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808956643287 SAP: 2389123
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 21 148 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808956639570 SAP: 2386553
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 23 501 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 7 tests
beats 24 of 33
74 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 20 of 33
59 +2,6 %
snow traction 4 tests
beats 23 of 27
81 +2,6 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 18 of 22
73 +1,4 %
Wet from 17 measurements · 7 tests
beats 34 of 37
93 +8,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 36 of 37
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 14 of 29
31 −1,0 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 23 of 25
81 +1,8 %
Dry from 7 measurements · 5 tests
beats 24 of 29
84 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 28 of 29
98 +4,9 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 7 of 22
41 −1,9 %
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 13 of 23
59 +1,0 %
Economy from 10 measurements · 5 tests
beats 13 of 29
47 +4,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 9 of 27
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 9 of 24
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 6 of 26
25 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 4 of 26
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 2 of 12
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 93 % Dry 84 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 165/70 R14 3. place of 24 rated
🏆 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
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ stands in size 165/70 R14

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ This tyre 21 148 Ft
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 22 143 Ft +995 Ft
  3. 3. 8.1 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 27 804 Ft +6 656 Ft
  4. 4. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 19 964 Ft −1 184 Ft
  5. 4. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 20 022 Ft −1 126 Ft
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 20 797 Ft −351 Ft
  7. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 21 972 Ft +824 Ft
  8. 8. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 21 233 Ft +85 Ft
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 18 221 Ft −2 927 Ft
  10. 10. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 18 214 Ft −2 934 Ft
  11. 10. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 20 333 Ft −815 Ft
  12. 10. 6.8 Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 23 453 Ft +2 305 Ft
  13. 10. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 21 492 Ft +344 Ft
  14. 14. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 24 956 Ft +3 808 Ft
  15. 15. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 26 250 Ft +5 102 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 165/70 R14
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter14″
Load index (LI)81
Speed index (SI)T
Product code2389123
EAN8808956643287
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 9,3
2026
8. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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11. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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6. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
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12. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 165/70 R14.

Current lowest
21 148,04 Ft
↗ 0,76 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
19 651,98 Ft
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
21 183,60 Ft
3.11.2026
21 183,60 19 651,98 21 148,04 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 20 989,29 Ft 3.11.2026: 21 183,60 Ft 4.11.2026: 21 177,25 Ft 4.11.2026: 19 651,98 Ft 4.11.2026: 21 177,25 Ft 4.11.2026: 19 651,98 Ft 4.11.2026: 21 177,25 Ft 5.11.2026: 21 097,24 Ft 6.11.2026: 21 106,13 Ft 7.11.2026: 21 148,04 Ft 8.11.2026: 21 148,04 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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