Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 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
55 677 Ft
in 235/50 R18
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Your size 235/50 R18 101V XL EAN: 8808956303754 SAP: 2290943
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 55 677 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956303754
Current prices for size 235/50 R18.
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In stock
55 677 Ft
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In stock
59 036 Ft
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In stock
59 727 Ft
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Delivery within 4 days
61 994 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 evaluated
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,8 / 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 19 of 50
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 16 of 50
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 15 of 44
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 23 of 44
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 32 of 53
61 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 35 of 53
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 9 of 45
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 28 of 44
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 40 of 45
90 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 40 of 45
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 37 of 43
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 21 of 30
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 22 of 45
50 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 6 of 44
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 28 of 40
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 12 of 44
28 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 21 of 43
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 4 of 32
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 90 % Weakness
Aquaplaning −6 % below average 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 235/50 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 7,8 55 677 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 better and cheaper 
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 This tyre 
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 −16 749 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +7 652 Ft
Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −16 749 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +7 652 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
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 63 329 Ft +7 652 Ft
- 1. 9.1 74 865 Ft +19 188 Ft
- 3. 9.0 77 197 Ft +21 520 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 600 Ft +3 923 Ft
- 4. 8.6 63 403 Ft +7 727 Ft
- 6. 8.3 47 682 Ft −7 995 Ft
- 6. 8.3 60 405 Ft +4 728 Ft
- 8. 8.1 57 498 Ft +1 821 Ft
- 9. 7.8 55 677 Ft
- 9. 7.8 60 763 Ft +5 086 Ft
- 11. 7.7 59 867 Ft +4 190 Ft
- 12. 7.6 52 922 Ft −2 755 Ft
- 13. 7.5 50 601 Ft −5 076 Ft
- 14. 7.4 52 268 Ft −3 409 Ft
- 14. 7.4 57 027 Ft +1 350 Ft
- 14. 7.4 50 746 Ft −4 931 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 346 Ft −11 331 Ft
- 14. 7.4 47 724 Ft −7 953 Ft
- 19. 7.3 72 331 Ft +16 654 Ft
- 20. 7.0 45 571 Ft −10 105 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 064 Ft −7 612 Ft
- 22. 6.8 43 129 Ft −12 548 Ft
- 23. 6.7 47 276 Ft −8 401 Ft
- 24. 6.1 50 516 Ft −5 161 Ft
- 25. 6.0 51 486 Ft −4 191 Ft
- 26. 5.0 34 204 Ft −21 473 Ft
- 27. 4.5 38 928 Ft −16 749 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 code2290943
EAN8808956303754
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
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LW31 / i FIT
7.4
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
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KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 52 268 Ft
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 6×
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0× Average placement 10,0
2024
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/50 R18.
Current lowest
55 676,80 Ft
Lowest for the period
55 566,31 Ft
Highest for the period
56 753,76 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.